Language

Netizens’ responses to the banning of a popular slang word raise questions about the moral character of public communication

Pare’s English language school grew out of a tutoring job and is now attracting thousands

Benedict Anderson’s memoir showcases a broad-minded approach to the world and Indonesia

An emerging poet takes the international stage

Translations of Indonesian literature offer insights into both the universality and particularity of Indonesian culture and society

Young Indonesians are leading trends in Indonesian writing and publishing

The Institute will continue to operate without its famous reading room

Technology is opening up new possibilities for Sundanese literature

Despite isolation and multiple migrations the Cocos Malays maintain a resilient culture

A unique pesantren, founded and led by an internationally recognised Indonesian calligrapher, attracts men and women from all over the archipelago

The tumultuous events of 1965 thwarted Liong Tjie Tjong’s writing aspirations

The choice of Tetum and Portuguese as national languages presents challenges to the new nation

Sundanese have a habit of putting each other in their places

Unable to pay for formal lessons, many poor Indonesians have mastered English through radio, TV and film. Like Rizza of Surabaya.

There’s more than subversion in Indonesian jokes

Helping to boost English teaching seemed a splendid idea, but then Indonesian realities intervened

Much more than just Indonesian without the grammar