Gift Giving
The issue of gift-giving in Indonesia is somewhat contentious as the country has, for years, had a reputation for large scale corruption reaching from the highest levels of government down to petty bureaucrats and department managers within corporations.
Whilst it is true that such corruption exists, it is also true that the giving of small gifts to help develop and maintain business relationships is also an indigenous Indonesian custom. Gifts are not usually exchanged during first meetings but can be offered at subsequent events. To avoid any hint of corruption, give small, corporate gifts.
Gifts should always be wrapped and will rarely be opened in front of the giver. Avoid giving any form of alcoholic gift to any Muslim colleagues or clients. If offered a gift, accept reluctantly and with humility.