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SBS Australia
3 days ago
- General
- SBS Australia
From angklung workshop to identity discussion, 'Nusantara in Melbourne' works to preserve Indonesian culture
SBS Indonesian 28/05/2025 09:54 On Saturday, 24 May 2025, Australia Indonesia Youth Association (AIYA) Victoria and Asian Hustle Network organised "Nusantara in Melbourne" at the Indonesian Consulate General. The event, which ran from noon to 4.15 PM, featured various cultural activities. Attendees could join angklung workshops, try batik-making, play traditional games, participate in panel discussions about Australian-Indonesian cross-cultural identity, and contribute to a collaborative zine featuring diaspora stories. Ian Darmawan, acting president of AIYA Victoria, said the event aimed to give Indonesian diaspora opportunities to collaborate and build networks. Nusantara in Melbourne, 2025. Credit: Supplied/Diana Pertiwi Billy Addison Adityanto from The Perantau Podcast, one of the speakers, said, "Sometimes we question our nationalism when we're overseas. But actually, it's precisely because we're abroad that we can make Indonesia proud and represent our country well." Two Indonesian students, Widya Diantari from Bali and Widya Rama Sujiwati from Jakarta, both pursuing Master of Public Health degrees at the University of Melbourne, enthusiastically welcomed the event. "For those who've been here long, it helps ease their homesickness for Indonesia. For newcomers, it's a chance to network with those who've been here longer," Widya Rama said. Listen to the full podcast. Listen to SBS Indonesian on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and don't miss our podcasts.
Hype Malaysia
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Latihan Pestapora Malaysia Music Festival To Feature .Feast, Salammusik, DOLLA & More!
The highly-anticipated Latihan Pestapora Malaysia is set to take over the music scene, and the wait is officially over! The masterminds behind Jakarta's legendary Pestapora Festival, Hitman Solutions and Boss Creator, have unveiled the lineup at today's official announcement held at The Campus Ampang – and it's absolutely electric! Get ready for an epic night where Malaysia and Indonesia collide on stage, bringing together the best from both music worlds. Latihan Pestapora Malaysia is more than just a concert – it's a cultural exchange that celebrates Nusantara unity through the universal language of music. An Explosive Lineup Awaits! Making their Malaysian debut are some of Indonesia's hottest acts: .Feast, Hindia, Barasuara x Efek Rumah Kaca, Feel Koplo, Kunto Aji, and Pamungkas. On the Malaysian side, we've got powerhouses like Bittersweet, Bunkface, DOLLA, SonaOne, Salammusik, and many more! From pop to rock, indie to hip-hop, this festival promises a genre-blending experience that will leave you buzzing. A Celebration Of Unity & Good Vibes Rohit Rampal, CEO and Founder of Hitman Group, shared his excitement, saying, 'Every year, thousands of Malaysian fans travel to Jakarta for the Pestapora experience. Seeing how the festival unites people through music, we want Malaysians to feel that same magic right here.' With over 2,000 tickets sold before the lineup was even revealed, the hype is real! Latihan Pestapora Malaysia gives fans a taste of what's to come at the full Pestapora experience in Jakarta this September. Tickets & Additional Info: Tickets are available at the Latihan Pestapora Malaysia Official Site. For more information, contact +6012-2655783 or email concerts@
Free Malaysia Today
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Creative industry can boost M'sia-Indonesia ties, says ambassador
Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, with Malaysian director Erma Fatima. JAKARTA : Malaysia's creative industry, particularly in film and drama, has the potential to become a new bridge for strengthening cultural ties with Indonesia, according to Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. Speaking during a courtesy call by Malaysian director Erma Fatima, whose real name is Fatimah Rahmad, and her delegation, he said the power of storytelling and the shared cultural values between the countries could help deepen bilateral relations. 'Once upon a time, Malaysia and Indonesia had a cultural exchange programme known as Titian Muhibah, organised by Radio Televisyen Malaysia, Televisi Republik Indonesia, and Radio Republik Indonesia,' he said. Syed Mohamad Hasrin said the programme had served as a platform for introducing arts and culture, and strengthening bilateral relations. 'It is time to revive the era of closeness between Malaysia and Indonesia. Through various creative initiatives, we can build new bridges that further strengthen the sense of kinship and the Nusantara spirit,' he said. The most successful local production to penetrate the Indonesian market so far is the animated series Upin & Ipin, which has captured the hearts of young viewers and become a cultural icon representing Malaysia across Indonesia. 'The success of Upin & Ipin proves that high-quality content that resonates with regional values has great potential for international acceptance,' Syed Mohamad Hasrin said. Malaysia can also take pride in its latest television series Bidaah, produced by Erma's Rumah Karya Citra, which has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia. 'We hope that local works highlighting shared values will form the foundation for strong Malaysia–Indonesia relations and renew the spirit of cultural cooperation in this modern era,' Syed Mohamad Hasrin said. Since its premiere last month, Bidaah has become the most-watched drama on Viu, an online streaming platform, garnering over 2.5 billion views across digital platforms and social media in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Creative industry can strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia relations, says ambassador
A press conference with the stars of the Viu series Bidaah. The series has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia. - ONG SOON HIN/The Star JAKARTA: Malaysia's creative industry, particularly in film and drama, has the potential to become a new bridge for strengthening cultural ties with Indonesia, according to Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. Speaking during a courtesy call by renowned Malaysian director Erma Fatima, whose real name is Fatimah Rahmad, and her delegation, he said that the power of storytelling and the shared cultural values between the two countries could help deepen bilateral relations. "Once upon a time, Malaysia and Indonesia had a cultural exchange programme known as Titian Muhibah, organised by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI), and Radio Republik Indonesia," he said. Syed Mohamad Hasrin noted that the programme served as a platform to introduce the arts, culture, and to strengthen bilateral relations continuously. However, it is no longer active, leaving a gap in the once-close cultural ties. "It is time to revive the era of closeness between Malaysia and Indonesia. Through various creative initiatives, we can build new bridges that further strengthen the sense of kinship and the Nusantara spirit," he said. The most successful local production to penetrate the Indonesian market so far has been the animated series Upin & Ipin, which has captured the hearts of young viewers and become a cultural icon representing Malaysia across Indonesia. "The success of Upin & Ipin proves that high-quality content that resonates with regional values has great potential for international acceptance," he added. Malaysia can now also take pride in the latest television series Bidaah, produced by Erma's Rumah Karya Citra, which has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia. "We hope that local works highlighting shared values will form the foundation for strong Malaysia-Indonesia relations and renew the spirit of cultural cooperation in this modern era," Syed Mohamad Hasrin said. Since its premiere last month, Bidaah has become the most-watched drama on Viu, an online streaming platform, garnering over 2.5 billion views across digital platforms and social media in Malaysia and Indonesia. - Bernama
Barnama
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Creative Industry Can Strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia Relations, Says Ambassador
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's creative industry, particularly in film and drama, has the potential to become a new bridge for strengthening cultural ties with Indonesia, according to Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. Speaking during a courtesy call by renowned Malaysian director Erma Fatima, whose real name is Fatimah Rahmad, and her delegation, he said that the power of storytelling and the shared cultural values between the two countries could help deepen bilateral relations. bootstrap slideshow "Once upon a time, Malaysia and Indonesia had a cultural exchange programme known as Titian Muhibah, organised by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI), and Radio Republik Indonesia," he said. Syed Mohamad Hasrin noted that the programme served as a platform to introduce the arts, culture, and to strengthen bilateral relations continuously. However, it is no longer active, leaving a gap in the once-close cultural ties. "It is time to revive the era of closeness between Malaysia and Indonesia. Through various creative initiatives, we can build new bridges that further strengthen the sense of kinship and the Nusantara spirit," he said. The most successful local production to penetrate the Indonesian market so far has been the animated series Upin & Ipin, which has captured the hearts of young viewers and become a cultural icon representing Malaysia across Indonesia. "The success of Upin & Ipin proves that high-quality content that resonates with regional values has great potential for international acceptance," he added. Malaysia can now also take pride in the latest television series Bidaah, produced by Erma's Rumah Karya Citra, which has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia.
