With South Korea riding high on the wave of its international success in the pop culture arena, ranging from the hugely popular “Squid Game” to children’s book illustrator Suzy Lee winning the prestigious Andersen Awards just last week, a foundation hopes to pay it forward by introducing Koreans to … [Read more...]
The Best Contemporary Indonesian Literature
April 8, 2022 by
There's never been a better time to be an Indonesian writer, says the singer-songwriter and bestselling author of Supernova Dee Lestari, as she recommends five fascinating works of contemporary Indonesian literature. — Is it a good time to be a writer in Indonesia? It is. Many things still … [Read more...]
Local poems on longing during pandemic celebrated in anthology
April 8, 2022 by
Hundreds of works by local poets that were put to paper amid inescapable feelings of longing during the pandemic have been curated in an anthology named Kita Hanya Sesingkat Kata Rindu (We are as Brief as Longing), which is launching today. Literary community Semut Merah Kaizen received nearly … [Read more...]
Indonesian filmmaker, literary icon Richard Oh passes away at 62
April 8, 2022 by
Richard Oh, an Indonesian director, actor, writer, and literary figure, passed away yesterday evening. He was 62 years old. The news of Richard’s death was confirmed by his family through a short message as well as a number of his close friends including director Joko Anwar on social media since … [Read more...]
Author and filmmaker Richard Oh passes away at 62
April 8, 2022 by
Prominent Indonesian filmmaker and literary figure Richard Oh passed away at the age of 62 on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in Eka Hospital BSD, South Tangerang. "Innalillahi wainnaillaihi rajiun [We belong to God and to God we shall return]. Our brother and friend Abdurrahman bin Yong Masio (Richard Oh) … [Read more...]
