Perhimpunan Indonesia – Inggris
READ, John F W – died peacefully on 16th June 2020, aged 87, having been diagnosed with motor neurone disease some months earlier. Much loved husband of Farida, father to Nicholas and Sophia, and grandfather to Howard, Grace, Zoe and Emma. Funeral service for family to take place at St Mary’s church, Saffron Walden. John…
This session was opened by remarks from H.E. Mahendra Siregar, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and former Head of Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board. We are also delighted to have representatives from Britcham, Amcham, EKONID, ICCC, Kocham, and Eurocham.
Ajesh Patalay wrote a piece in The Financial Times’ How to Spend It section about his experience cooking together (online) with Chef Sri Owen and Chef Lara Lee. “Originally the plan was to cook together. By which I mean in the same kitchen. Then we had to adapt. Haven’t we all? That was how I…
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Picture was taken by Matteo Omied/Alamy. Source: The Guardian. In his piece in The Guardian, David Bramwell wrote about a unique church with the shape of a chicken. This church is located in Magelang, Central Java. “For Daniel Alamsjah, a devout Christian living in Java, Indonesia, his call came one night in 1988 in the…
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If you are non-Indonesian nationals and planning to travel to Indonesia, please note that ONLY foreign nationals who fall under these categories can enter Indonesia at the moment until further notice
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It is with great sadness that we announce that A-IS member, Oliver Bennett, passed away on Monday 26 March. He had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer for more than a year. Farida and Oliver regularly attended the Society’s events. Oliver was one of three on the panel in March 2018 on the topic “Tourism in…
The Indonesian Embassy in London has set up the following numbers as hotline numbers for Covid-19 for Indonesian nationals living in the UK and Ireland: + 44 747 149 5095 + 44 788 122 1235 + 44 20 7499 7662 ext 9618 For COVID-19 related issues, please do not hesitate to reach out the…
First session 7:20pm – 8pm Second session 8:20pm – 9pm Princess of Wales Conservatory, entry via Jodrell Gate Royal Botanic Garden Kew Richmond TW9 3AE In conjunction with the Orchid Festival at the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, renowned author and chef Petty Elliott introduced the food and culture from Indonesia with a cooking demonstration, and to…
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Kew Gardens Kew Richmond London TW9 3AE In February 2020, Kew’s 25th annual orchid festival celebrates the incredible wildlife and vibrant culture of Indonesia. Stepping into the Princess of Wales Conservatory, visitors find themselves transported to an entrancing paradise evoking some of the sights, smells and sounds of Indonesia. To capture a glimpse of the…
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