So, as we are all soldiers in this war on COVID-19, perhaps these songs can help you through these troubling times. Photo courtesy of www.military.com/NOWJAKARTA For some veterans of the Vietnam War, their memories aren’t exclusively of guns, powder and violence, but rather about songs and lyrics. The bloody conflict was notoriously divisive, but in turn sparked a

Pepes Ikan by Petty Elliott. Photos courtesy of Petty Elliott/NOWJAKARTA This dish is not as difficult to master as you think. If you don’t have to time to barbeque, simply put the fish in the oven or steamer and cook for around 10-12 minutes, or steam for 10-12 minutes. This recipe is not spicy at

Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJakarta  Another fun SKAL dinner took place this time in Central Jakarta, specifically at Le Meridien Jakarta. Guests enjoyed a buffet dinner with special Indian dishes at the hotel’s La Brasserie restaurant.

Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJakarta  After a warm and positive opening speech that talked about the strong diplomatic ties between Switzerland and Indonesia, Swiss Ambassador H.E. Kurt Kunz mingled with honoured guests in an evening of festivity and celebration.

Susi Pudjiastuti, HE Jean-Charles Berthonnet Pierre-Emmanuel Barthe, Marion Sagot Veronique, Debora, Perle HE Valerica Epure, HE Marina Berg Monique Bastian, Fintan O’Doherty Carlos Monterde, Geoffrey J.C. Dean Previous Next Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJakarta  Diplomatic guests and VIPs gathered at Raffles Jakarta on 12 July to celebrate French National Day in merriment. Minister Susi Pudjiastuti and

HE Joseph R. Donovan Jr., Catharina Wijaya, Mei Chou Donovan Brady Crosier, Kirsty McLean, Angela M. Edwards Aurelien Arthapignet, Gerry, Eamonn Sadler, Jeremy Cooper, Jasper Bouman Ega, Iqbal Monique Bastian, Fintan O’Doherty Previous Next Photos by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJakarta  Another fun SKAL dinner took place this time in Jakarta’s posh Menteng area, specifically at Shanghai Blue

HE Joseph R. Donovan Jr., Catharina Wijaya, Mei Chou Donovan Brady Crosier, Kirsty McLean, Angela M. Edwards Christopher Gu, Brendan Murray, Erin McKee Daniel, Liz H. S. Dillon, Alistair Speirs Brett Bourgeois, Philip Reynolds Kamal Singh, Reena Singh, Bill Harris Kim Lyon, Kevin Lyon, Bij Agarwal Previous Next Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJakarta  The USA National

Ramsay Sime Darby Premier Bintaro Hospital provides an advanced musculoskeletal healthcare at its Department of Orthopaedics, open for patients who need consulting and comprehensive treatments related to orthopaedic issues. Dr. Jefri Sukmawan, Sp.OT, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Specialist.Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA What is your responsibility right now as an orthopaedic surgeon and specialist at Premier Bintaro Hospital? I

Previous Next   SKAL members gathered to enjoy Iftar dinner at Bruschetta Italian Restaurant, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, where a wide range of F&B choices was served. The evening’s theme of discussion was Doing Business Amongst Friends. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJakarta 

Previous Next   The ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Indonesia, H.E Rob Swartbol and Mrs. Jacqueline Swartbol-Wouters, hosted members of city’s diplomatic community, corporate and media friends to celebrate King’s Day.   Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJakarta 

Previous Next   The international gastronomic society Chaîne des Rôtisseurs held an elegant garden dinner at the residence of the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Indonesia, H.E. Ivan Hotek. It was truly a special occasion organized at the ambassador’s house where all the Chaîne diners enjoyed traditional Czech specialties and well-appointed wines to pair.

I note that the general world press is more frequently drawing attention to the state of the world’s fresh water supply. I was alarmed at a documentary on a news channel recently which highlighted the dreadful condition of water supply in China’s interior, with aquifers dried out and 300 million people in danger of not