Former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid Has Passed Away

Former President of the Republic of Indonesian Abdurrahman Wahid, who was often referred to as "Gus Dur", passed away on Wednesday, 30 December 2009, at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, due to complications arising from diabetes and heart problem.

The late “Gus Dur” will be buried at Pondok Pesantren (Islamic Boarding School) Tebu Ireng in Jombang, East Java, on Thursday, December 31, 2009 in a state ceremony, led by the President of the Republic of Indonesia Soesilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Mr. Wahid was the fourth President of the Republic of Indonesia during 1999 and 2001.

With this particular regard, the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney will open a Condolence Book at the Consulate General, 236-238 Maroubra Road, Maroubra, 2035. Telp +61 2 8347 6808, Fax +61 2 9349 6854, starting Monday, 4 January – Wednesday, 6 January 2010, from 9am to 12.30am and 2pm to 3pm.