On behalf of the government of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, I hereby state that, as far as tourism in concerned and based on the most current reports on SARS provided by the Ministry of Public Health, all Indonesia hospitals, Health Regional Offices and Quarantine Offices, there has been neither SARS infected patients nor suspected ones in Indonesia.

Therefore, I sincerely encourage the international community, particularly the travelers to come to Indonesia and enjoy its endless beauty of diversity as well as its hospitality.

I am looking forward to welcoming you in Indonesia

Issued in Jakarta
Ministry of Culture &Tourism
Republic of Indonesia

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