Perhimpunan Indonesia – Inggris
If one had to conjure up an ideal summer picnic, the 2026 Anglo-Indonesian Society event would probably come close. The weather was warm and sunny, the setting was immaculate, the entertainment was richly varied, the food was delicious and plentiful, and most importantly, people enjoyed themselves The organiers estimated 120 people attended, but the joyous…
Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 6:30pmat the Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU and by Zoom We moved forward several centuries from our talk about keris in April to cutting edge technology with our discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in June. Adhiguna Kuncoro of Google DeepMind delivered a broad-ranging and informative talk on…
The Council was saddened to hear of the death of Prof. Juwono Sudarsono on Saturday, 28 March in Jakarta and would like to send our deepest condolences to his family. As Indonesian Ambassador to the UK from 2003-2004 he was a patron and great friend of the society. Prof. Juwono had a deep connection with the UK, having received his…
The AIS Book Club continues to go from strength to strength. Details of the next book and meeting are as follows: Aquarini Priyatna, popularly known as “Mbak Atwin”, is a professor in literature and gender studies. Her extensive research portfolio spans women’s studies, gender research, feminist theory and practice, auto/biography, media and celebrity studies, and feminist cultural…
The event opened with remarks from Indonesian Ambassador Desra Percaya, followed by a conversation between the author and Faye Robinson, managing editor culinary at Phaidon, which published the book. Approximately 100 guests attended, including journalists, members of The Guild of Food Writers, chefs, AIS members, and supporters of Jepun Charity. Guests enjoyed a selection of dishes from the book…
Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 6:30pmat the Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU and by Zoom The keris has been a ubiquitous part of Indonesian culture for over six centuries. It is renowned for its pamor – the unique water-like patterning on its blade – and for the distinct variations found in many regions across the…
Join our book club explored Indonesian literature giving you insight into this fascinating archipelago. Our speaker Okky Madasari, the recipient of the 2012 Khatulistiwa Literary Award for her novel Maryam. Her first novel, Entrok (2010), provides an epic account of the New Order era and was published in English translation as The Years of the…
The AIS Council elected at the AGM on November 11 for 2025-2026 is: Chair: Moazzam Malik Vice Chair: Petty ElliottHonorary Treasurer: Mega Buckle Honorary Secretary: Jeff Malaihollo Membership: Tom Inglis, Irma LengkongProgramme Coordinator: Anton AlifandiSocial Media: Ati Kisjanto, Dan AdamsNewsletter Editor: John AglionbyCorporate Events, Asean Societies, Student Liaison: Steven MarcelinoFood and Beverage Coordinator: Conny Hesse Book Club: Annabel Gallop Allan Bray, Kirsten SchulzeDewi Petroliza,Ratih Andaruni, Erza Arighi (All Ex-officio, Indonesian Embassy)
35 Years of Conservation – Protecting the Orangutan and its Tropical Forest Home by Ashley Leiman OBE, founder, director and trustee of the Orangutan Foundation 10 March 2026 at the Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU and by Zoom. The talk will give a perspective on the future of Orangutans, forests and people.Ashley will…
Indonesia’s media landscape: A discussion with Endah Saptorini and Sofie Syarif. Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 6:30pmat the Indonesian Embassy, 30 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU and by Zoom We will discuss changes in Indonesia’s media scene over the years they’ve been working as journalists, the challenges faced by traditional media in Indonesia in…