Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Indonesian term or phrase:
Demikian kami sampaikan, kiranya saudara mengetahui dan menjadi maklum.
English translation:
We hereby conclude our points for your attention and understanding
Added to glossary by
Catherine Muir
Sep 15, 2011 05:00
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Indonesian term
Demikian kami sampaikan, kiranya saudara mengetahui dan menjadi maklum.
Indonesian to English
Bus/Financial
Government / Politics
formulaic closing to business letter
At the end of a letter from a government agency to a company.
Proposed translations
(English)
Proposed translations
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ErichEko ⟹⭐
Indonesia
Indonesia
Native in Indonesian
Works in field
Indonesia
Legal, Marketing, Biz, Software, Games
Native in: Indonesian (Variant: Standard-Indonesia) 
Works in: English to Indonesian, Indonesian to English
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We hereby conclude our points for your attention and understanding
Almost anything will do; there is no true equivalent in English for this very unique, very Indonesian letter-closing sentence.
Note from asker:
| Thank you, Erich. I agree with you, but have to write something that sounds official and could withstand scrutiny. What is your opinion of what I suggested in my discussion entry? |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you, Erich. I haven't used your suggestion exactly, but it is the most idiomatic and acceptable answer."
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Thank you for your understanding.
Formal Indonesian letter would include elaborate & flowery sentences. For the expression you mentioned, 'Thank you for your understanding' would be sufficient.
Note from asker:
| That is in the next sentence. I need the translation of the sentence provided. |
| Thanks, Ria, for your reassurance. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
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Your Steven's dictionary entry will do, that is polite and make sense both to Indonesian & English.
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Helmy Ismail Sani
Indonesia
Indonesia
Native in Indonesian
Works in field
Indonesia
Marketing, Business, IT and Education...
Native in: Indonesian 
, Javanese
Works in: English to Indonesian, Indonesian to English, English to Javanese
That's all we have to say, it is necessary that you be informed
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Note from asker:
| Something a bit more formal is required, I think. |
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