Umar Said
Journalist-in-Exile

To many Indonesians in France, travelers and residents alike, the Restoran Indonesia is more than just a place to dine. Set up in 1982 by Umar Said and three partners, it was a home away from home, particularly for those who like Umar Said was forced to live in exile following the political debacle of 1965.

Born in Malang, East Java, Umar Said never dreamt that his journalistic career would cause him to end his days far from his home and fami

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