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Author Archives: New Naratif
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A movement is only as strong as its members, hence New Naratif aspires to be 100% member-funded. Our readers and members have a direct line to our team and we host regular online events with members. Join us in building a strong community today!
Indonesians Speak: The Top 5 Most Important Issues Facing Indonesia in 2023
What do Indonesians think about the current state of Indonesia? What are the most critical issues facing the country? Across the board and by a relatively significant margin, the ranking of Stage 2 of The Citizens’ Agenda Indonesia signalled one important issue: Poverty and Precarity. Despite Indonesia’s rapid economic development, many people are still concerned about access to clean water and food, social security, and job security.
The 22 Most Important Issues Facing Indonesia in 2023
In Stage 1 of The Citizens’ Agenda 2023, New Naratif asked Indonesians what they think are the most important issues facing Indonesia, and what they’d like political candidates to talk about in the next general election. Here’s what our readers said (and didn’t say).
Queer Ecology: Eight Works of Flash Fiction on the Intersectionality of SOGIESC and Ecological Justice
Nearing the end of 2022, we asked fiction writers to tell us: In what ways do the struggles for queerness and ecology intersect and influence one another? We received close to two dozen submissions, from which we have selected eight pieces to develop. In no particular order, here they are.
Reimagine Southeast Asia: Eight Works of Flash Fiction to Inspire Hope for Our Home
In July 2022, we invited readers to to imagine: If you weren’t so restricted by the various concerns and political conditions that we have today, what kind of Southeast Asia would you like to see? Here are eight works of fiction that we have selected.
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Beyond the Absence of Killings and Arrests
A qualitative exploratory study of media freedom in Southeast Asia, centring on the voices of independent media workers in the region.
The 22 Most Important Issues Facing Malaysia in 2022
In Stage 1 of The Citizens’ Agenda 2022, New Naratif asked Malaysians what they think are the most important issues facing Malaysia, and what they’d like political candidates to talk about in the next general election. Here’s what our readers said (and didn’t say).
The 23 Most Important Issues Facing Singapore in 2022
In Stage 1 of The Citizens’ Agenda 2022, New Naratif asked Singaporeans what they think are the most important issues facing Singapore, and what they’d like political candidates to talk about in the next general election. Here’s what our readers said (and didn’t say).