Tg Balai

[11prince]

Originally Posted by qwerty2009

Thanks for reply. Hmm... im a first timer to tg and I would have guess of paying $$$ to the custom officer. How much should i prepare ?

Small changes like 5k or 10k. I don't think 1k or 2k is good cos they are not beggar. But I choose to act blur too. And keep your big notes away from wallet lol

[Mayan]

Is it safe to go?
I saw on the news the Muslims are burning the Buddhist temples and attacking the Chinese in Tanjung Balai.

[blacktaurus]

Yes bro news at release the Attack a lot of info on Facebook too

[blehz]

http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2...n-sumatra.html
Vihara, pagodas burned down, plundered in N. Sumatra
Apriadi Gunawan
The Jakarta Post

Medan, North Sumatra | Sat, July 30 2016 | 03:13 pm

Vihara, pagodas burned down, plundered in N. Sumatra

In riot: Residents gather in front of Dewi Samudera, a Chinese temple or pagoda in Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra, which was plundered and set ablaze by an angry mob on Friday evening. (Courtesy of kini.co.id/-)

Hundreds of people plundered and burned down several Buddhist temples or vihara in Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra, on Friday evening. No fatalities or injuries occurred in the anarchic acts, which took place until early Saturday.

It is estimated that the attacks have caused billions of rupiah in losses.

North Sumatra Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Rina Sari Ginting said the riots began when a 41-year-old of Chinese descent, only identified as Meliana, reprimanded an administrator of the Al Maksum Mosque to lower its microphone volume.

Rina further said Meliana had previously conveyed similar warnings to the administrator, hence, the mosque’s congregation members visited her house following her complaint for the umpteenth time on Friday evening.

The meeting between Al Maksum congregation members and Meliana heated up, forcing Tanjung Balai Police officers to safeguard Meliana and her husband at the police station. Angry mobs continued to flock to Meliana’s house, however. Some had even attempted to burn down the house but it was prevented by people living in the neighbourhood.

People who had been seized by emotion later moved to the Juanda Vihara, which is located approximately 500 meters from Meliana’s house. “The mob attempted to set ablaze the vihara but the police managed to prevent them. They could only pelt the house of worship with projectiles, damaging it. This was the start of the anarchic acts,” Rina told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.

The police officer said that in the riot, the angry mob damaged and burned down several vihara and Chinese temples or pagoda. They comprised one vihara and three pagodas on Jl. Pantai Amor, one vihara on Jl. Imam Bonjol and one pagoda on Jl. Ade Irma.

Onsite at the vihara and pagodas, Rina added that the mob destroyed prayer equipment, Buddha statues, tables, chairs, lamps, and several cars and motorbikes.

Seven people were taken into custody for allegedly plundering the houses of worship when the attacks occurred. Meanwhile, Rina said, Meliana and her family were still in protection at the Tanjung Balai Police station. The situation in Tanjung Balai reportedly has calmed down. (ebf)

[iicycold]

Hope all bros who were in balai ovr fri & sat is sound & well...

[TheRedLantern]

Originally Posted by Mayan

Is it safe to go?
I saw on the news the Muslims are burning the Buddhist temples and attacking the Chinese in Tanjung Balai.

That one is Tanjung Balai Asahan at North Sumatera, not Tanjung Balai Karimun, the one nearest to Singapore...

[dcrusader]

Originally Posted by TheRedLantern

That one is Tanjung Balai Asahan at North Sumatera, not Tanjung Balai Karimun, the one nearest to Singapore...

yup...hundreds miles away....
in Balai, it's peaceful...i realised tourists get good hospitality from the locals

[Makashi]

Originally Posted by qwerty2009

Thanks for reply. Hmm... im a first timer to tg and I would have guess of paying $$$ to the custom officer. How much should i prepare ?

Please don't give money to the custom officers there
1-they will remember you and becomes a must to give money in future
2-they will keep asking for more each time.
3-most important, they will start asking from us in future.

Just act blur, don't speak anything but English. Be polite. Don't bring funny stuff tru custom.

Thanks

[Singha86]

Originally Posted by Makashi

Please don't give money to the custom officers there
1-they will remember you and becomes a must to give money in future
2-they will keep asking for more each time.
3-most important, they will start asking from us in future.

Just act blur, don't speak anything but English. Be polite. Don't bring funny stuff tru custom.

Thanks

ya very true.. If they ask u for $$ jus act blur and say u are here for holiday.. as long as no illegal stuff and passport got 6 month valid, cfm sure no probelm.. this f custom officer jus trying luck to extort money from us.. dont say arrival, departure near the couter u pay ur return ferry port tax also got f custom officer there and will ask u for $$$.. jus f care about them and walk thru..

[qwerty2009]

Thanks all for advice. Noted ...

[yourslovingly]

I'm going on Aug3 means this wednesday for the first time. any one want to join with me? i'm indian i don't know malay. is it balai drivers can understand english?
How about the girls english knowledge

[11prince]

Any bro is going Balai from 12-14Aug?

[kengng]

Originally Posted by 11prince

Any bro is going Balai from 12-14Aug?

Nobody will want to join you.

[lee123]

Originally Posted by 11prince

Any bro is going Balai from 12-14Aug?

hi, i am going 14 aug sunday 2d1n, if ok can pm me thx

[blehz]

In Balai now: Aston, Maxi, 21 Karium all fully booked today. Paradise still have. So make sure you pre book or ask driver book if you plan to come this week.