For women travelers out there, tampons are not general y used by the local people, so it could be difficult for you to find one especially when you are going to travel in some remote areas or as the backpackers. It would be the same if you are used to use specific cos-metics or other toiletries.
Bring the good sunscreen for your face. You will never find any napkin machines in any toilets in Bangka like in other countries, even for the toilet paper most of the times. Bring bras if you are going to wear the tight tops.
Whenever you go out, bring mineral water, a pack of tissue/ Kleenex, hand sanitizer and umbrella if you cannot tolerate the heat..