Travelling through Indonesia

[Em and Hame]

When travelling through Indonesia, has anyone recently had their carnet or insurance checked other than point of entry or exit? The reason I ask, I have a Malaysian registered bike, which I am entitled to travel to Sumatra without a carnet, however no further, i.e. Java and beyond.

However, if no one appears to check for a carnet whilst in the country, I'm tempted to enter Sumatra and head for East Timor, pleading ignorance at the border exit. I've checked with the East Timor Embassy, apparently it is possible to apply for a temporary import permit when entering.

Any information greatly received.

Hamish

[This message has been edited by Em & Hame (edited 23 January 2006).]