Pearls from Eastern Indonesia

Across the country from Sabang to Merauke, there are many talented sons of Indonesia whose achievements are internationally recognized. They fill prestigious roles in foreign countries. They include Fauzy Ammari, born in Ternate, North Maluku, and Azhari Sastranegara from Majene, South Sulawesi.

August 25, 2009

FAUZY Ammari has been struggling on the Silk Road for 10 months. On this main trade route which connected Asia, Europe, and Africa some 3,000 years ago, his thriving career is now being put to the test.

The man, born in Ternate, North Maluku 42 years ago, is entrusted as one of the consultants of a road-building project on one of the ancient route’s sections in Uzbekistan.

This prestigious project, proudly named The Silk Road, spans 131 kilom

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