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Politics 11 months ago

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Prabowo considers naming slain activist Marsinah national hero

President Prabowo Subianto has conveyed his willingness to name Marsinah, a labor activist who was murdered during the New Order era, a national hero, following suggestions from workers during the commemoration of International Labor Day on Thursday.

Editorial 1 year ago

Fostering minds

With literature, we can offer students various conceptions of a good life, skills of rational reflection and comparison, and windows to narrative imaginations.

Society 1 year ago

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Schools to include Indonesian literature in curricula

Among those included in the list is a book written by renowned author Pramoedya Ananta Toer titled Bumi Manusia (This Earth of Mankind), which was banned during President Soeharto’s authoritarian regime.

Entertainment 6 years ago

'Nyanyian Akar Rumput' released in theaters Thursday

Made over the course of four years, the film tells the story of Fajar Merah, the youngest daughter of late Indonesian activist Wiji Thukul, who was kidnapped by the New Order regime.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Eka Kurniawan turns down award from Education and Culture Ministry

Citing a lack of protection by the government for its own artists and writers, Eka Kurniawan has turned down an award from the Education and Culture Ministry.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Students highlight poetic works by Wiji Thukul, Chairil Anwar in Malang

The event was aimed at preparing the students to face the digitalized era’s reality through literature.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Wiji Thukul's daughter releases poetry book, son debuts music video

Siblings Fitri Nganthi Wani and Fajar Merah respectively released a poetry book and a music video on Tuesday.

National 7 years ago

Four Pemuda Pancasila members arrested for allegedly damaging Bantul court

Yogyakarta Police arrested four people, members of youth organization Pemuda Pancasila (PP), and named them suspects for allegedly vandalizing the Bantul District Court building.

National 7 years ago

Mob damages Bantul courthouse in anger over ruling

Around 100 members of youth organization Pemuda Pancasila (PP) have damaged the Bantul District Court building in anger over the court’s verdict to declare the group’s chairman guilty of assault.