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Teguh Harahap

Teguh Harahap is a freelance writer and translator based in Medan, Indonesia. Previously he worked as the editor of Koran Kindo, a weekly newspaper for Indonesian migrant workers based in Hong Kong.
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Nadiyah Rizki

Nadiyah is a freelance illustrator/comic artist based in Bandung, Indonesia. With her growing passion for visual storytelling, she makes art which is close to heart. Her works can be found at nadiyahrs.com or instagram @nadiyahrs. Reach her at nadiyahrizky@gmail.com.

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