The majority of Indonesians are of Malay origin. The remainder of the pribumi (natives) are Melanesian (in Papua-Irian Jaya and the eastern islands). There are ethnic Chinese, Indians and Arabs concentrated mostly in urban areas throughout the archipelago. Major ethnic groups include Javanese (45%), Sundanese (14%), Madurese (7.5%), Coastal Malays (7.5%), and others (26%).

With an estimated population of 238.5 million, Indonesia is the fourth most populous nation in the world after China, India and the United States. Over two-thirds of the population reside in Java, the centre of the country's economic and political power.

Jakarta is a major station in the SIA network, with eight daily passenger services and a Day 3 freighter service direct to Singapore.

Bali is another Indonesian point in our network, with three daily passenger services to Singapore. Apart from these online destinations, SIA Cargo also accepts cargo from neighbouring cities like Surabaya for carriage out of either Jakarta or Bali.

Major Industries: Pulp & Paper, Cement, Basic Metals & Fertilizer, Power Generation, Telecommunication, Trans-portation
Major Exports: Textiles, Electronic Goods, Footwear, Oil & Gas, Tuna & Other Types of Seafood
Major Imports: Chemical & Phar-maceutical Products, Fertilizer, Cotton Yarns, Textile Fabric, Machines, Motor Vehicles