Anthology of Short Stories by Women of Sindikasi Aksara “Because Writing Is an Act of Resistance.” Through fiction, thirteen women write their unease — about the body, femicide, power relations, and the wounds of trauma.This anthology was born from the unrest of women writers in Bandung, under … [Read more...]
Mirah dari Banda
October 17, 2025 by
Kidnapped from Java, along with her older cousin, five year-old Mirah is taken to the Banda islands where she spends the rest of her life on a nutmeg plantation. She is first taken in as a servant by the Dutch estate owner, then works as a contract nutmeg picker and finally, when his wife leaves … [Read more...]
Jakarta
October 3, 2025 by
Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta – home to over 10 million people with more than 30 million in its greater metropolitan area – stands as a testament to resilience, reinvention and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Inspired by the vibrant mix of people who have settled here over the … [Read more...]
Blitar Magic Garage
October 3, 2025 by
Munin, a former political prisoner, runs Blitar Magic Garage in Setiabudi, a makeshift settlement in central Jakarta. When whispers of redevelopment threaten Setiabudi’s fragile balance, Munin and his neighbours are forced to confront a dark web of corruption, greed and political manoeuvring. While … [Read more...]
Blood and Silk
October 3, 2025 by
Southeast Asia is a poster child for a model of development - building of modern infrastructure and open markets to fuel economic growth - that for almost three decades has lifted most of the ten countries of the region out of poverty. Yet beyond the beach clubs and plush five-star hotel lobbies, … [Read more...]
