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8 Practical Tips That Will Help You Stay Safe When Travelling Abroad On Holiday

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8 Practical Tips That Will Help You Stay Safe When Travelling Abroad On Holiday

With more people travelling the globe, safety is sometimes compromised. Here’s how to travel safe and avoid situations like robbery, assault and more.

by Natalya Molok  /   May 19, 2019

With more people travelling the globe, safety can sometimes be compromised, as highlighted by the scary case of a Singaporean couple in Bali recently.

Mr Eugene Aathar and Ms Dolly Ho (above) at the airport with a MediVac Asia representative (in red) and an airport ground employee.

Eugene Aathar, 24, shared that he and his wife had been returning to La Vie Villa in Kuta on a scooter after 2am on May 6.

Dolly Ho, 22, was riding pillion and using Google Maps on her Samsung S10 when the smartphone got snatched by two men on a motorcycle.

The men also kicked the scooter before fleeing, causing the couple to fall off.

Eugene sustained minor injuries, but Dolly had a concussion and a fractured shoulder in addition to memory loss.

Stories of travel mishaps like this are becoming more and more commonplace so it’s more important than ever to practice some caution when travelling abroad. Here’s how to travel safe and avoid situations like robbery, assault and more while overseas:

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8 Practical Tips That Will Help You Stay Safe When Travelling Abroad On Holiday
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Purchase comprehensive travel insurance and be familiar with the terms and coverage.

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Take a few minutes to eRegister with MFA (online or via the MFA@SG mobile app).

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Always take care of your personal safety, and remain vigilant and alert to local security developments.

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Obey the laws and respect the local customs of the countries you are visiting.

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Keep your passport and identity card separate to minimise the risk of your losing both your ID documents.

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Never carry too much cash and valuables. Never leave your valuables unattended.

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Make sure you know the local rules of the road. Ensure that you, your passengers and the vehicle are covered by insurance.

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Exercise caution around large gatherings and avoid locations known for demonstrations or disturbances.

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Monitor the local news and heed the instructions of the local authorities in an emergency

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Stay in touch with your family and friends in Singapore so they know you are safe. Inform them of your whereabouts and activities.

Those who are overseas and need consular assistance may call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24 hours) on +65-6379-8800/8855, or get in touch with the nearest Singapore overseas mission.

(Text: Zhaki Abdullah, The Straits Times / Additional reporting: Natalya Molok)

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