Jakarta – The General Chair of the Indonesian Advocate Movement Council (DePA-RI), Dr. TM Luthfi Yazid, stated that the visit of the leadership of the Singaporean Bar Association, the Law Society of Singapore (LSS), to DePA-RI on May 18, 2026, for a meeting, exchange of ideas, and strengthening of cooperation was an honor.
A DePA-RI press release on Tuesday (May 19) stated that Luthfi, who delivered his speech online from the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, further expressed hope that cooperation between the two friendly nations, Indonesia and Singapore, especially between the two bar associations, could become even closer and continue sustainably.
He expressed optimism that the meeting between LSS and DePA-RI would be the start of a collaborative partnership that is mutually respectful and brings benefits to both bar associations as well as to the two long-time friendly countries, Indonesia and Singapore.
According to Luthfi, the visit of the Singaporean Bar Association, which has approximately 6,600 members, was a follow-up to the MoU between LSS and DePA-RI signed on August 15, 2025, by the LSS President (then held by Lisa Sam) and the General Chair of DePA-RI in Singapore.
During the visit to Jakarta, the delegation was led by Prof Tan Cheng Han SC, as President of LSS. Also present in the delegation were 18 lawyers from various law firms in Singapore: Ramesh Selvaraj (Allen & Gledhill LLP), Remy Choo (RCLT Law Corporation), and Abdul Rahman BMH (Abdul Rahman Law Corporation).
Other delegates were Abdul Wahab Bin Saul Hamid (A.W. Law LLC), Dawn Tan (ADT Law LLC), Jenny Lai (Jenny Lai & Co), Kevin Tan (Kennedys Legal Solutions), Lisa Sam (Lisa Sam & Company), Nazim Khan (PD Legal LLC), Oliver Quek (Oliver Quek & Associates), and Ronald JJ Wong (Covenant Chambers LLC).
Also present were Sim Chong (Sim Chong LLC), Suresh Divyanathan (Dauntless Law Chambers LLC), Trent Ng (Fortress Law Corporation), Umar Abdullah Mazeli (Adel Law LLC), Zajhirat Banu Codelli (Tito Isaac & Co LLP), Karyna Lam (The Law Society of Singapore), and Gladys Wong (The Law Society of Singapore).
Meanwhile, from DePA-RI, present were Acting General Chair, Police Inspector General Dr. Kamil Razak, SH, MH; Chief Advisor, Hayyan ul Haq, SH, LL.M, PhD; Vice General Chair Dr. Aziz Zein, SH, MH; Secretary General Dr. Sugeng Aribowo, SH, MH; Head of International Cooperation who is also Head of the DePA-RI Regional Board for NTB (also Dean of the Faculty of Law at Al Azhar Islamic University, Mataram), Dr. Ainuddin, SH, MA.
Other names in attendance included Azrina Fradella, S.H., M.H. (Deputy Secretary General of DePA-RI); Broto Pramono Istianto, S.T., S.H., M.H. (General Treasurer); Dr. Kunthi Dyah Wardani, S.H., M.H., CRA (Head of the Greater Jakarta Regional Board); Agung Bayu, S.H. (Deputy Head of the Central Java Regional Board); and Rara (Executive of the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Regional Board).
Also present were Dr. Drs. Hadi Purnomo, S.H., M.H. (Head of the DePA-RI West Java Regional Board); Raka Dwi Amanda, S.H., M.H., M.M., CLA., CCL., C.Med. (member of the DePA-RI Banten Regional Board); Hj. Aisah Teisir, S.H., LL.M. (leadership element of the DePA-RI Lampung Regional Board); and Muhammad Wahyu Ramadhani, S.H. (Member of DePA-RI South Kalimantan).
Mecca
Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. It is home to the Kaaba within the Masjid al-Haram, which Muslims face during daily prayers, and has been a major pilgrimage site since the time of Muhammad. Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage, a religious duty that dates back to the Prophet Abraham and Hagar.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a country in the Middle East known for its vast deserts, rich oil reserves, and deep Islamic heritage. It is the birthplace of Islam and home to its two holiest cities, Mecca and Medina, which have been centers of pilgrimage for over 1,400 years. Modern Saudi Arabia was unified in 1932 under King Abdulaziz Al Saud, and has since transformed from a tribal society into a major global economic and political power.
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Originally known as Sunda Kelapa, it was a major trading port for the Hindu Sunda Kingdom, later renamed Batavia by the Dutch during their colonial rule. Following Indonesia’s independence in 1945, the city was renamed Jakarta and has since grown into a bustling metropolis, reflecting a blend of its colonial past and modern Southeast Asian development.
Indonesia
Indonesia is a Southeast Asian archipelago of over 17,000 islands, known for its immense cultural and ethnic diversity. Its history is shaped by powerful Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms like Srivijaya and Majapahit, followed by centuries of European colonization, primarily by the Dutch. The country declared independence in 1945 and is now the world’s largest archipelagic state, famous for sites like Borobudur temple and Bali’s unique Hindu culture.
Singapore
Singapore is a vibrant city-state and island nation in Southeast Asia, known for its multicultural population and modern skyline. Originally a small fishing village, it was founded as a British trading post by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819 and later became a key colonial port. After a brief merger with Malaysia, Singapore gained independence in 1965 and rapidly transformed into a global financial hub and one of the world’s most prosperous nations.
Al Azhar Islamic University, Mataram
Al Azhar Islamic University in Mataram, located on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, is a prominent Islamic higher education institution established to provide religious and general academic education. It was founded in 2010 by the Al-Azhar Foundation, drawing inspiration from Egypt’s Al-Azhar University, one of the oldest Islamic universities in the world. The university plays a key role in promoting Islamic scholarship and culture in the region.
Greater Jakarta
Greater Jakarta, known as Jabodetabek, is a sprawling metropolitan region in Indonesia that includes Jakarta and its surrounding satellite cities like Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi. Historically, Jakarta grew from the ancient port city of Sunda Kelapa into a Dutch colonial hub called Batavia, and after Indonesian independence, it expanded rapidly into this mega-urban area. Today, Greater Jakarta is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center, home to over 30 million people.
West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is an Indonesian province comprising the islands of Lombok and Sumbawa, known for its stunning beaches, volcanic landscapes, and unique Sasak culture. Historically, the region was influenced by the Balinese Majapahit Empire and later by Islamic sultanates, with Lombok’s Mataram Kingdom playing a key role before Dutch colonization. Today, NTB is a popular tourist destination, with Mount Rinjani and the Gili Islands being major attractions.
