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H.E. Joseph R. Donovan Jr., US Ambassador to Indonesia. Photo courtesy of the US Embassy/NOW!JAKARTA Ambassador Donovan, you recently issued a statement of congratulations on the successful election. How important was the election in the continued relationship between USA and Indonesia?  Yes, I congratulated Indonesia on this milestone in its democracy. The United States has a

NOW! Jakarta spoke to the British Ambassador to Indonesia, Moazzam Malik, about the two country’s close relationship and hopes for the new government. Moazzam Malik, British Ambassador to Indonesia.Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA As you come to the end of your tenure, can you remember the expectations you had when you first started? How do they

In an exclusive interview, NOW! Jakarta spoke to Rachel Malik about her role as spouse of the British Ambassador to Indonesia as well as communities that have become part of her life in Indonesia. Madame Rachel Malik, Spouse of the British Ambassador toIndonesia. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA How would you describe the role of the

Malaysia and Indonesia have shared a connection for years. NOW! Jakarta spoke to the Chargé d’Affaires about this special relationship and the bilateral connections forged over the years. Zamshari Shaharan, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of Malaysia. Photo courtesy of Embassy of Malaysia/NOW!JAKARTA How are relations between Malaysia and Indonesia today?  Malaysia and Indonesia share strong historical

In the modern era where multimedia amplifies and visual technology magnifies, it is important to note that some experts in the world of photojournalism have voiced concerns about how the media industry worldwide has shaped the way we view the world today and its long-lasting impact on society. This time the cultural center for the

Agustinus Wibowo is widely credited as the pioneer of travel writing in Indonesia. His pensive approach to travelling has allowed him to gain a deep understanding and insight into the places he has visited, all of which were off the beaten path. Indonesian travel writter Agustinus Wibowo is known from his memoir Titik Nol (Ground Zero: When

Mohamad Ali Sidik, or in short Mo Sidik, has been making Indonesians laugh for more than 20 years, as a presenter for different local radio stations, an Emcee,  an actor or as a stand up comedian, which has been his main focus since 2011. The 40-year-old who is based in Bandung is now on board

Thomas Trikasih Lembong is the former Minister of Trade of Indonesia and the New Head of the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard University in Cambridge, USA, in 1994, he returned to Southeast Asia where he worked successfully for several companies and agencies, including Deutsche

The South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia has taken Indonesian culture to heart and has learned many Indonesian songs, and wants to sing “dangdut”! He wants to have a deep understanding of Indonesia through its history and culture and says he will remain as “Indonesia-Watcher” even when he retires. In the meantime, NOW’s Alistair Speirs found him to

The British Ambassador is himself a great product of multi-cultural Britain. He epitomises the modern world, bringing British expertise from his experience in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. His very positive and proactive stance on Indonesia is very encouraging. In this insightful interview he updates us on the very important visit of President Jokowi