Michael Vatikiotis is Regional Director for the Geneva-based the Henry Dunant Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. Based in Singapore, he works on promoting dialogue and conflict resolution in Asia. Formerly editor of the Far Eastern Economic Review, Vatikiotis has been a writer and journalist in Asia for 20 years. He has lived in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand as well as Hong Kong. He has written two books on regional politics: “Indonesian Politics Under Suharto” and “Political Change in Southeast Asia”. His published fiction includes “The Spice Garden” a novel on religious conflict in Eastern Indonesia published in 2004 and two collections of short stories “Debatable Land” (2001) and “Singapore Ground Zero” (2007). He is a regular contributor to the opinion page of several newspapers and is completing a second novel set in Indonesia.
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Dear Pak Michael,
It reminds me that I met you some where in the 80’s when I was still a student at Dept. of History Univ. of Indonesia. I used to be the assistant of Dr. Onghokham, I also ever had a chance to visit your office (FEER) at Wisma Antara and met your assistant Ibu Fenny. I wish I had achance to visit Ubud, but unfortunately, I have to work after Eid Mubarak holiday. I am holding a position as GM-HRD at one of tower provider (private sector). How is your family doing now ? Ibu Jennick and your kids ? At present, I have 3 kids, they are 15yrs, 11 yrs (boys) and 7 yrs ( a girl). My husband works at one of shariah bank. Good luck with the festival ! Thanks & Regards (Yayuk H. Gaffar)