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Jayaningkurnia · Yesterday, 02:47 AM

I will be travelling back to Indonesia (Yogyakarta) over the lebaran holiday and am thinking of bringing some krises back to Yogyakarta (to be left there) from Singapore.

I have read past threads on the topic (which was from several years ago), which advice to pack securely (sheathed, in checked-in luggage) and declare to custom upon arrival. Also general advice to be polite and patient. Is there any other specific procedures or precaution I should take? Or generally it would be better to use courier/logistic services (UPS? FedEx?)

For context, am Indonesian heritage and fluent bahasa speaker.

Thank you in advance

Yesterday, 02:47 AM	#1
Jayaningkurnia Member Join Date: Nov 2025 Posts: 12	Bringing Keris to Indonesia from Overseas I will be travelling back to Indonesia (Yogyakarta) over the lebaran holiday and am thinking of bringing some krises back to Yogyakarta (to be left there) from Singapore. I have read past threads on the topic (which was from several years ago), which advice to pack securely (sheathed, in checked-in luggage) and declare to custom upon arrival. Also general advice to be polite and patient. Is there any other specific procedures or precaution I should take? Or generally it would be better to use courier/logistic services (UPS? FedEx?) For context, am Indonesian heritage and fluent bahasa speaker. Thank you in advance