29 Things You Should Never Do in Indonesia

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Never Give Money To Beggars

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If you’ve visited some of the tourist spots of Indonesia, you would most likely have already noticed the groups of beggars congregating in certain locations. Some people choose to not give money to people in the street because there is no way of knowing if they are beggars or not. However, this is not the only reason why you should never give money to these beggars. It is well documented that some groups of these beggars are merely acting as part of a complex scenario of pickpockets and thieves. Just so you know, begging is illegal in Indonesia. Article 504 of our Criminal Code (KUHP) says whoever begs in public is subject to six weeks imprisonment. Begging involving three or more people aged 16 and above means these individuals could face a maximum of three months in jail. So, keep this in mind the next time you see a disabled beggar, you feel sorry for them and you wish to help out. Giving them money won’t help, they might actually get imprisoned because of your “pity”. If you really want to help, contact a legitimate non-government organization that is equipped to properly help.