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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.


    Reuters / As Seen On
    May 19, 2025

    In Indonesia, fears grow that dark past may be rewritten with government’s new history books

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    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    May 06, 2025

    Nothing ‘Normal’ Happens in “Orang-Orang Bloomington” by Budi Darma

    Rewriting Faith

    IDWRITERS / Story
    Apr 26, 2025

    Rewriting Faith, Rethinking Policy: A Queer Reading of Scripture and Its Challenge to Indonesia’s Public Morality Discourse

    Unspoken Wounds - Indonesian Writers

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    Apr 17, 2025

    Medusae: The Monster’s Gaze and the Unspoken Wounds of Women

    PEN Presents - Indonesian Writers

    English PEN / All Things Books
    Apr 16, 2025

    PEN Presents x International Booker Prize shortlist announced



    Kitaab / Writing
    Apr 05, 2025

    The Last Supper

    International Writing Program - Indonesian writers

    IDWRITERS / Story
    Apr 04, 2025

    International Writing Program Faces Uncertain Future

    Perang Kota - Indonesian writers

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    Apr 03, 2025

    Perang Kota: Love, Fear, and Resistance in Jalan Tak Ada Ujung

    Century of A.A. Navis - Indonesian writers

    KBA News / What Media Says
    Apr 01, 2025

    A Century of A.A. Navis: A Great, Critical, and Thoughtful Literary Figure

    Phan Waen Fah Award - Mochtar Lubis Indonesian Writers

    Bangkok Post / As Seen On
    Mar 31, 2025

    Voices of Change: The Phan Waen Fah Award and Political Literature

    Pramoedya Ananta Toer - Indonesian writers

    Scroll.in / What Media Says
    Mar 30, 2025

    Pramoedya Ananta Toer: Hundred years of a fearless Indonesian literary icon

    Den Kisot - Indonesian writers

    KBA News / What Media Says
    Mar 30, 2025

    From the King to Den Kisot

    The Making of the Buru Quartet / Indonesian Writers

    The Believer / All Things Books
    Mar 27, 2025

    The Making of the Buru Quartet

    Pramoedya Ananta Toer - Indonesian Writers

    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Mar 26, 2025

    Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s encyclopedia website officially launched

    Mata Aksara - Indonesian Writers

    Bali News / As Seen On
    Mar 25, 2025

    The Meru Sanur Opens Bali Berkisah 2025 with ‘Mata Aksara’, A Celebration of Culture Through Storytelling

    Cheese Donuts - Indonesian Writers

    Prestige / All Things Books
    Mar 19, 2025

    Books to read if you loved the Twisted Love series by Ana Huang

    Goenawan Mohamad - Indonesian Writers

    Tempo English / What Media Says
    Mar 19, 2025

    Goenawan Mohamad Receives Honor from Spain’s King Felipe VI

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    Indian Printer and Publisher / As Seen On
    Mar 12, 2025

    Indonesia joins as country partner for Kalinga Literary Festival

    Rancagé Awards - Indonesian Writers

    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Mar 11, 2025

    Rancagé awards face recurring challenges in promoting regional literature

    A Century of Pramoedya Ananta Toer

    BRIN / What Media Says
    Mar 08, 2025

    A Century of Pramoedya Ananta Toer, BRIN Researcher Explores Historical and Humanitarian Ideas from Literary Works

    Koko Hendri Lubis - Indonesian Writers

    Kompas.id / What Media Says
    Mar 07, 2025

    Koko Hendri Lubis, Digging Up Literary Treasures from Medan Comics and Romances

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    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Mar 02, 2025

    Failed by Love and Life: How “Olenka” by Budi Darma Became My Favorite Read This Year



    Full Stop / All Things Books
    Feb 20, 2025

    Towards a Postcolonial Politics of Relatability: Translating People from Oetimu by Felix Nesi

    Indonesian Writers

    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 11, 2025

    Pramoedya Ananta Toer: A walking contradiction

    Indonesian Writers

    Antara / What Media Says
    Feb 10, 2025

    Blora hosts festival for Pramoedya’s 100th birth anniversary

    Indonesian Writers

    Frontline / All Things Books
    Feb 08, 2025

    Passage to Indonesia

    Indonesian Writers

    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 06, 2025

    Indonesia set to celebrate Pramoedya’s centennial

    Indonesian Writers

    RRI / What Media Says
    Feb 06, 2025

    Remembering Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Celebrating 100 Years of Literary Legacy

    Pramoedya Ananta Toer Books - Indonesian writers

    RRI / All Things Books
    Feb 06, 2025

    We Recommend These Five Pramoedya Ananta Toer Books on His Centennial

    Indonesian Writers

    RRI / As Seen On
    Feb 04, 2025

    Yogyakarta’s Apsas 2025 Honoring Literary Legends

    Indonesian Writers

    Personal Blog / What Media Says
    Feb 03, 2025

    The Power Of The Pen: Remembering Ananta Pramoedya Toer

    Indonesian Writers

    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

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