“It was in Buru that Pramoedya created “the Quartet”. Initially forbidden access to writing materials, Pramoedya recited the stories; vivid tales of the creation of Indonesia, a time of national awakening and rebellion against the colonial rulers, orally to other prisoners. When Pramoedya and two of his fellow prisoners, Joesoef Isak and Hasyim Rachman, were […]
How a political prisoner’s novels gave Indonesia a sense of history by Chris Barrett
“Regardless of Pramoedya’s political views, however, Lane argues he provided Indonesians with a long-lost link to their past, one that is fundamental in reckoning with the future of a still young nation. His highly accessible insider’s account also offers readers in Australia greater understanding of Indonesia’s journey and that can only be positive.” For full […]
Widodo Government Acknowledges Gross Human Rights Violations Happened: The Unstoppable Erosion of a Fundamental Taboo by Max Lane
“Spokespersons for the Widodo government since 2014 have regularly stated that they are seeking a “completion” (penyelesaian) of this issue, implying that once there is “resolution”, there will correspondingly be no further need for public debate. It is probable that, with about a year to go in Widodo’s second and final term as president, he […]
Indonesia’s ‘Social Opposition’ Remains Weak but Hopeful by Max Lane
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New book – INDONESIA OUT OF EXILE by Max Lane
Just over a month before INDONESIA OUT OF EXILE by Max Lane will be released in Australia. This is a good time to Pre-Order. Click here to find out how: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/indonesia-out-of-exile-9789814914178
ANIES BASWEDAN’S RUN FOR PRESIDENT: WILL IT PROVOKE NEW DISTINCTIONS IN CONTESTATION? by Max Lane
The show of support for presidential contender Anies Baswedan has again underscored the enduring dynamic in Indonesian politics: competition without opposition. More here: https://fulcrum.sg/anies-baswedans-run-for-president-will-it-provoke-new-distinctions-in-contestation/
Religious Dress in Schools Polemic and Indonesia’s Philosophical Vacuum by Max Lane
The popularity of a recent image lamenting the wearing of conservative dress, particularly headscarves, by girls in Indonesia’s state schools have highlighted philosophical tensions in society and politics, with no easy answers. Click below. Religious Dress in Schools Polemic and Indonesia’s Philosophical Vacuum by Max Lane
NEW BOOK: Indonesia Out of Exile – by Max Lane
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NEW BOOK: Indonesia Out of Exile – by Max Lane
FUEL PRICE RISES IN INDONESIA: A CHALLENGE TO STAY THE COURSE by Max Lane”
“Apart from the ongoing student demonstrations, which have been organised by both conservative and progressive student groups, the rhetoric of political parties outside of the formal government coalition has been oppositional. On 6 September, the Justice and Welfare Party (PKS) staged a walk-out of a parliamentary sitting protesting the price rises. Student groups connected to the PKS […]
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