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    Discover the vibrant world of Indonesian writers through the latest updates curated from global media outlets, thoughtfully indexed to bring you regular and engaging coverage, ensuring you stay connected to the pulse of the literary scene. Explore with us as we delve into the rich narratives and captivating stories of Indonesian writers, presented with the utmost professionalism.
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    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 01, 2025

    The century of Pramoedya and the existentialism of humanity

    Indonesian Writers

    Konde.co / As Seen On
    Jan 31, 2025

    Reflections of the Feminist Movement on the Rejection of JILF: “Who Do We Work With?”

    Indonesian Writers

    Hindu / All Things Books
    Jan 27, 2025

    The outcast and the village beauty: A tale of Indonesian star-crossed lovers

    Indonesian Writers

    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jan 24, 2025

    Pramoedya centenary festival to kick off in hometown Blora

    Malam Pertama Calon Pendeta - Indonesian Writers

    IDWRITERS / Story
    Jan 19, 2025

    Bali Beyond the Postcard: Unveiling the Island’s Hidden Complexities

    Indonesian Writers

    IDWRITERS / Story
    Jan 12, 2025

    A Labor of Love

    Budi Darma

    IDWRITERS / Story
    Jan 10, 2025

    Savage and Surreal in Budi Darma’s: From Archives to Eternity

    Indonesian Writers

    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Jan 09, 2025

    The tale of humanity in 10 short stories

    Indonesian Writers

    NOW!Jakarta / What Media Says
    Jan 09, 2025

    Why Jakarta Needs Art Communities, with Ayu Utami of Salihara Art Centre

    Indonesian Writers

    Eco-Business / As Seen On
    Jan 07, 2025

    How children’s books are raising environmental awareness in Indonesia

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    Publishers Weekly / All Things Books
    Jan 07, 2025

    People from Oetimu

    Indonesian Writers

    Philstar / All Things Books
    Jan 04, 2025

    2 Netflix adaptations and a classic title: 9 translated books to read in 2025

    Kitab Kawin by Laksmi Pamuntjak - Indonesian Writers

    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Jan 03, 2025

    Kitab Kawin by Laksmi Pamuntjak

    Indonesian Writers

    TVBS English / What Media Says
    Oct 14, 2024

    Indonesian writer wins Taiwan Literature Award for Migrants

    Indonesian Writers

    SBS / As Seen On
    Sep 23, 2024

    The 2024 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival – On the Struggles of Truthtelling

    Indonesian Writers

    Broadway World Indonesia / As Seen On
    Sep 23, 2024

    A Brilliant Tribute to Indonesian Literature in GPU’s MISTERI PEMBACA TERAKHIR

    Indonesian Writers

    Straits Times / All Things Books
    Sep 14, 2024

    Nuril Basri’s Maya is a lightweight coming-of-age tale set on board a cruise ship

    Indonesian Writers

    Inside Indonesia / As Seen On
    Aug 09, 2024

    Under the poetic stars

    Productive and pious - Indonesian Writers

    Inside Indonesia / All Things Books
    Aug 01, 2024

    Productive and Pious

    Perjamuan Khong Guan - Indonesian Writers

    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Jul 14, 2024

    Life, Laughter, and Lingering Absences in Jokpin’s Perjamuan Khong Guan

    Indonesian Writers

    SBS / All Things Books
    May 30, 2024

    The rise of South Coast Queen Nyi Roro Kidul in the Australian Mystery Short Story Anthology

    Indonesian Writers

    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    May 24, 2024

    Schools to include Indonesian literature in curricula

    Indonesian Writers

    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    May 21, 2024

    Best-selling Indonesian authors you should be reading



    Foreign Affairs / What Media Says
    May 17, 2024

    Indonesian Writer Shines at Doha International Book Fair 2024



    Electric Literature / All Things Books
    May 16, 2024

    7 Poetry Collections by Chinese Indonesian Writers

    Indonesian Writers

    Foreign Affairs / As Seen On
    May 02, 2024

    The Consulate General Holds Indonesian Arts and Culture Promotion Week, “Jalan-jalan Indonesia” in Perth



    Jakarta Globe / All Things Books
    May 01, 2024

    ‘The Architecture of Love’ Review: A Simple Meet-Cute Story in New York

    Indonesian Writers

    UWRF News / As Seen On
    Apr 30, 2024

    Ten Indonesian Writers selected for Emerging Writers Program



    Kompas.id / What Media Says
    Apr 27, 2024

    Joko Pinurbo and Beauty in the Everyday World

    Indonesian Writers

    Kompas.id / What Media Says
    Apr 27, 2024

    Joko Pinurbo dies, Indonesia loses its best poet



    Taylor & Francis / What Media Says
    Apr 26, 2024

    Breaking from Patriarchal Ideals Behind the Veil



    Criminal Element / All Things Books
    Apr 25, 2024

    Book Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Apr 11, 2024

    Translating Indonesia’s On-the-Ground Realities: An Interview with John McGlynn



    City of Heidelberg / Press Release
    Apr 08, 2024

    Anton Kurnia has been the new Literature Fellow since April 8, 2024



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Apr 06, 2024

    Exploring Depth and Identity: Insightful Analysis of Joko Pinurbo’s ‘Celana’ Poem



    Observer / What Media Says
    Apr 05, 2024

    Balinese Author Cok Sawitri Dies At 55

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