Mira Widjaja (Wong), or Mira W. (b. 13 September 1951), is a highly popular Indonesian author. In spite of her background being from the Peranakan Chinese diaspora community, her work now reaches audiences from the entire country.[1] Her father, Othniel, was among the pioneers of the Indonesian … [Read more...]

Mirna Marini D. Arifin is a rearcher, writer and film director who is has written numbers of research and book publications, and documentary films. … [Read more...]

Mochtar Lubis, one of the greatest literary figures Indonesia has ever produced.   Born in Padang, West Sumatra, he was a towering figure in Indonesian literature and journalism. His literary works have been translated into numerous languages, reflecting their global resonance. Notably, … [Read more...]

Mona Sylviana is an Indonesian fiction writer and essayist. Her short story collection Wajah Terakhir (Gramedia Pustaka Utama, 2011) explores the lives of women in contemporary Indonesia. Her work has been translated into English, German, and French, and published in international anthologies … [Read more...]

Motinggo Busye (also spelled Boesje of Busje) was a prominent Indonesian writer and former chief editor of Penerbitan Nusantara. In 1960 he had already won a prize for his play entitled Malam Jahanam (Infernal Night, 1958) and decided to pursue a literary career. From the late 1960s to the late … [Read more...]