Vale Emeritus Professor Tony Johns AM FAHA 1928 – 2025
Australian Academy of the Humanities 2025-11-05
Tony was elected to the Academy in 1971 as a pioneer of Indonesian and Malaysian Studies in Australia. His engagement with traditional manuscripts of the archipelago has reshaped our understanding of Indonesia’s place in the Islamic world, while his exploration of modern Indonesian literature has helped Australians to relate to the emerging culture of our great neighbouring nation.
As the senior academic in the field, Tony’s leadership laid the groundwork for the ANU’s expertise in Southeast Asian studies from the 1960s through to the present day.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. He will be greatly missed.
An obituary is being prepared by the Fellowship and will be available in due course.
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