Media Release
8 July 2025
Indonesian Minister for Religious Affairs and the Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque, Prof. Dr. Nasaruddin Umar, and Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Rod Brazier, today jointly launched a new Australian Reading Corner at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta.
Developed in partnership with the Voice of Istiqlal (VOIST), the corner features a wide range of books for all ages—from children’s stories by Australian authors to titles on art, food, education, history, and society.
“This is our third Australian Reading Corner in Indonesia, and I hope it becomes a place where people can learn about Australia and our vibrant multicultural society,” said Ambassador Brazier.
Students from SDI Harapan Ibu, a participant in the Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program, attended the launch and participated in a special reading session by Nabila Adani, Indonesian children’s book author and illustrator.
Ambassador Brazier also toured Istiqlal Mosque and walked through the Silaturahim Tunnel from Istiqlal Mosque to the Cathedral Church.
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