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One way to get around the onward ticket bit is to get a Miscellaneous Charge Order (MCO) which looks like an air ticket but is really just a receipt for money which you deposit with them. Just write in the travel details space 'Medan-Penang' or 'Jakarta-Singapore' or the like. This is acceptable to consulate officials and if bought from a large international airlines it can be cashed in any airlines office in the world whereas an air ticket can usually only be cashed in the office where you bought it. If you want a student discount, tickets usually have to be paid in cash thus you can only use an MCO towards full fare purchases. Going east to Indonesia, Singapore is the last place you can cash in a TAA ticket.