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    Dive into the lives and works of individual Indonesian writers with 'Writer Spotlights.' Curated news and articles from global media provide a focused look at the latest buzz surrounding these literary personalities. Stay connected to insightful coverage on the vibrant world of Indonesian authors.


    Wall Street Journal / What Media Says
    Oct 10, 2012

    Indonesian Writer Targets New Market: America



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Oct 06, 2012

    Ayu Utami: On the fine line between audacity and honesty



    Comics Reporter / What Media Says
    Aug 06, 2012

    Raden Ahmad Kosasih, 1919-2012



    Mondiaal Nieuws / What Media Says
    Aug 02, 2012

    Indonesian writer Ayu Utami: ‘Love is still the name of the game’



    Warscapes / What Media Says
    Aug 01, 2012

    Violence in the Writings of Seno Gumira Ajidarma



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Jul 13, 2012

    My Jakarta: Khairani ‘Okka’ Barokka, Writer-Performer



    Warscapes / What Media Says
    Jul 08, 2012

    On Pramoedya Ananta Toer



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jun 28, 2012

    Agus Noor, Yanusa Nugroho win ‘Kompas’ Best Short Story award



    Latitudes / What Media Says
    May 23, 2012

    Indonesian Writer & Activist Ayu Utami: ‘I love Indonesia with Pain in my Heart’



    Relindonesia / What Media Says
    May 21, 2012

    Friday 18 May 2012, death of Hans Teeuw, architect of modern Indonesia Studies in the Netherlands



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    May 08, 2012

    Breathing Poetry



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    May 07, 2012

    Leon Agusta’s work to be performed this week



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Apr 25, 2012

    Understanding Obsession With Women’s Body Through Performing Arts



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Apr 18, 2012

    Thugs, Dancers and Ojek Drivers: ‘Goyang Penasaran’ is Theater With a Twist



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Mar 24, 2012

    The obsessive twist coming your way



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Mar 09, 2012

    GM Sudarta: Master of the art of criticism



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jan 04, 2012

    Lan Fang: A beacon in local literature



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Dec 22, 2011

    George Quinn: Promoting Javanese with passion



    Others / What Media Says
    Nov 07, 2011

    Under the Skin: Agustinus Wibowo



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Oct 09, 2011

    Giving West Papua Its Own Voice



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Sep 20, 2011

    Author Ahmad Fuadi is Living the Dream



    Brunei Times / What Media Says
    Aug 07, 2011

    Achdiat Mihardja – author of Atheis



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Jul 25, 2011

    Dewi ‘Dee’ Lestari Finds Her Freedom



    Personal Blog / What Media Says
    May 24, 2011

    RA Kosasih, The Indonesia’s Comic Godfather



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    May 20, 2011

    Found in Translation: Putting Indonesian Novels on the Map



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Dec 20, 2010

    Ucu Agustin: Small but powerful



    Others / What Media Says
    Oct 25, 2010

    Dee: Inspiring and Intriguing



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Oct 18, 2010

    Indonesian Novelist Spreads Her Youthful Wings



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 25, 2010

    Andrea Hirata: Savoring a taste of home



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 19, 2010

    Reda Gaudiamo: Behind glossy magazines



    Personal Blog / What Media Says
    Jul 15, 2010

    Achdiat Karta Mihardja



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Jul 11, 2010

    My Jakarta: Clara Ng, Writer



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Jun 17, 2010

    My Jakarta: Hendri Yulius Wijaya, Male Feminist, Author



    CRCS UGM / What Media Says
    May 18, 2010

    Melanie Budianta: Sustainability Gender and Multiculturalism in Indonesia



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Apr 04, 2010

    A Fresh look at the legacy of Mochtar Lubis



    AAUW / What Media Says
    Mar 31, 2010

    Meet Intan Paramaditha: Cinema Studies Doctoral Candidate

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