Embassy of Indonesia, Singapore

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore (Indonesian: Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di Singapura) is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Indonesia to Singapore. The embassy is located at 7 Chatsworth Road and is currently headed by Ambassador Suryopratomo which was sworn in on 14 September 2020.[1]

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore
Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di Singapura
LocationSingapore Singapore
Address7 Chatsworth Road
Singapore 249761
Coordinates1°17′57.48″N 103°49′21.9″E
AmbassadorSuryopratomo
Jurisdiction Singapore
Websitekemlu.go.id/singapore/en/

History

Indonesia established diplomatic relations with Singapore in 1950 when Singapore was still a British crown colony. Its first consulate general was Mohamad Razif which took office from 1950 to 1954. Diplomatic relations with independent Republic of Singapore was established in September 1967, one month after both countries became founding members of ASEAN and Abdul Rahman Ramly became the country's first ambassador to Singapore.

Location

The embassy is located at Chatsworth Road in Tanglin, an area close to Orchard Road and known for its residence of embassies. The compound sits on a 10.506 square meters piece of land which houses the four-storeyed office building, the official residences of the Ambassador and the Deputy Ambassador, as well as a housing complex for the diplomatic staff of the Embassy. In addition, the grounds also include sports facilities (a tennis court and a swimming pool) and a mosque.[2]

Besides visa and consular services, the embassy serves as a meeting point for Indonesians living throughout the island, where the embassy regularly organizes open house sessions during Idul Fitri.[3]

Every year on 17 August, the embassy holds a celebration for Independence Day, starting with a flag-raising ceremony performed by Paskibra troop from Sekolah Indonesia Singapura.

References
  1. "Presentation of Credentials, 24 November 2020". www.mfa.gov.sg. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
  2. "Location Map". KBRI Singapura. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  3. "Sate Padang Untuk 3.000 Peserta Open House KBRI Singapura". detikNews. 11 September 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

See also
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