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April 22, 2014 edition

Putu Wijaya, one of Indonesia's most prolific writers, will leave a long trail. In his enduring career, this all-round writer who turned 70 last April 11, has been active as author, journalist, short story writer, playwright and dramatist, and most recently as a painter. He has written at least 30 novels, 40 plays, hundreds of television scripts and thousands of short stories. Putu was the man who coined the term dangdut (Indonesian pop music with heavy Indian overtones). Even after a debilitating stroke , he continues to actively write and direct stage performances.
To celebrate his birthday, a series of activities were conducted. His theater gems, Bila Malam Bertambah Malam ('As Night Turns Even Darker'), Hah and Jepret! were performed at Salihara Theater by his repertory theater, Teater Mandiri. His paintings were exhibited at Bentara Budaya Jakarta, a competition was held at the Indonesia Kaya Gallery to perform his monologues and poetry, and a biography is in the offing. He has been consistent in his themes: work with what's available and conduct mental terrorism. Putu spoke at length wih Tempo's Ananda Badudu.

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January 1, 1970 edition

Hasjim Djalal has dedicated most of his life to expanding and defending Indonesia's sovereignty over its waters. Hasjim, 80, has faithfully kept watch over Indonesian national interests during difficult negotiations on maritime law, lasting nearly a decade. The fruit of his labors: Indonesia's territorial waters expanded 60 times from the time the country gained its independence.
In his retirement, Hasjim still lectures around the country and beyond. He has traveled the world, and now lives a simple life. He enjoys walking around Jakarta. One student once spotted him fixing his wristwatch with a rubber band. He often refers to Minang proverbs in his diplomatic work. Last week, in Jakarta and Padang, he told Tempo reporters Ananda Badudu and Febrianti about his life.

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