Ahmadun Yosi Herfanda
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Ahmadun Yosi Herfanda is an Indonesian
journalist and poet. His name is also written as Ahmadun YH, Ahmadun Y. Herfanda, Ahmadun Herfanda, or AYH (ayeha). Ahmadun's poetry focuses on social and religious themes and is informed by Sufism
. He is a reporter and arts editor at the daily newspaper Republika
. Now he known as a famous Indonesian poet, and Indonesian writer.
.
, Republika
, Sinar Harapan, Suara Pembaruan
, Basis, Ulumul Qur'an, Bahana (Brunei Darussalam), Indosiar (television, Indonesia), Deutsche Welle
(radio, Germany), the journal Indonesia and the Malay World (London), Mastera, Poetry.com (USA), and Cybersastra.com. He often reads his poetry at many art events in Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt
, United States of America
, Singapore
, and Indonesia
. He also often invited to be speaker at national and international art forums (art events) in Indonesia, Malaysia, the United States and Egypt.
Ahmadun has been invited to be a juror at numerous literary arts contests and festivals.
Now, his primary job is as a journalist and arts editor at the daily newspaper, Republika
.
Indonesians
Indonesians may be:*any nation or ethnic group of Indonesia**see Demographics of Indonesia**see Overseas Indonesians**see Ethnic groups in Indonesia**see Native Indonesians...
journalist and poet. His name is also written as Ahmadun YH, Ahmadun Y. Herfanda, Ahmadun Herfanda, or AYH (ayeha). Ahmadun's poetry focuses on social and religious themes and is informed by Sufism
Sufism
Sufism or ' is defined by its adherents as the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. A practitioner of this tradition is generally known as a '...
. He is a reporter and arts editor at the daily newspaper Republika
Republika (Indonesian newspaper)
Republika is one of several national daily newspapers in Indonesia. The newspaper is also known as a Moslem publication. Republika was founded in 1992 and the first edition was published on January 3, 1993, by Yayasan Abdi Bangsa -- a foundation that supported by Ikatan Cendekiawan Muslim...
. Now he known as a famous Indonesian poet, and Indonesian writer.
Education
Ahmadun received a Master of Arts in Literary at Yogyakarta National University, in 1986. In 2005, he completed a Masters degree in Information Technology at Paramadina Mulia University, JakartaJakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
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Career
Ahmadun has written poems, short stories, essays, and a novel. He has been published in newspapers, magazines and journals, and his work has been read on radio, television, and web sites: Horison, KompasKompas
Kompas is the most widely read newspaper in Indonesia. Published by Kompas-Gramedia Group Publishing since June 28, 1965, it has a reputation in Indonesia for high-quality writing and investigative journalism...
, Republika
Republika
Republika means "Republic" or "The Republic" in several languages. It may refer to:* Republika , a former Polish rock band active 1978–1986* Republika , a Croatian monthly for literature, arts and society established in 1945...
, Sinar Harapan, Suara Pembaruan
Suara Pembaruan
Suara Pembaruan is an Indonesian afternoon daily. Founded in 1987 as a replacement for Sinar Harapan, it is one of the largest newspapers in Indonesia.-History:...
, Basis, Ulumul Qur'an, Bahana (Brunei Darussalam), Indosiar (television, Indonesia), Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle or DW, is Germany's international broadcaster. The service is aimed at the overseas market. It broadcasts news and information on shortwave, Internet and satellite radio on 98.7 DZFE in 30 languages . It has a satellite television service , that is available in four languages, and...
(radio, Germany), the journal Indonesia and the Malay World (London), Mastera, Poetry.com (USA), and Cybersastra.com. He often reads his poetry at many art events in Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
, United States of America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, and Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. He also often invited to be speaker at national and international art forums (art events) in Indonesia, Malaysia, the United States and Egypt.
Ahmadun has been invited to be a juror at numerous literary arts contests and festivals.
Organizations
Ahmadun has been active in many arts organizations:- Komunitas Sastra Indonesia (KSI—The Indonesia Literary Community, founder and chairman, 1999–2002, 2008–2010) (http://homesauna.789mb.com)
- Masyarakat Sastra Jakarta (MSJ—The Jakarta Literary Society, founder and consultant)
- Himpunan Sarjana Kesastraan Indonesia (HISKI – The Indonesia Literary Academician Association, chairman, 1992–1994)
- Forum Lingkar Pena (FLP – Pen Circle Forum, consultant, 1997–2005)
- Komunitas Cerpen Indonesia (KCI - The Indonesia Short Story Community—founder and chairman, 2007–2010)
Now, his primary job is as a journalist and arts editor at the daily newspaper, Republika
Republika
Republika means "Republic" or "The Republic" in several languages. It may refer to:* Republika , a former Polish rock band active 1978–1986* Republika , a Croatian monthly for literature, arts and society established in 1945...
.
Anthologies
- Many of his poems and short stories were collected in Tonggak 4 (poetry, Linus Suryadi AGLinus Suryadi AGLinus Suryadi Agustinus, commonly known Linus Suryadi AG or Linus Suryadi AGN was born in Trimulyo, Sleman on the 3 March 1951 and died in Yogyakarta on 30 July 1999 at the age of 48....
, ed, Gramedia, Jakarta, 1987), Waves of Wonder (poetry, Heather Leah Huddleston, ed., International Library of Poetry, MarylandMarylandMaryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, USA, Juni, 2002), Secrets Need Words (poetry, Harry Aveling, ed., Ohio UniversityOhio UniversityOhio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
, USA, 2001), The Poets Chant (poetry, Margaret Agusta, ed., The Istiqlal Festival, Jakarta, 1995), Ketika Kata Ketika Warna (poetry, Taufiq Ismail, ed. Yayasan Ananda, Jakarta, 1995), Puisi Indonesia 1997 (poetry, KSI-Angkasa, Bandung, 1997), Paradoks Kilas Balik (short stories, Sinar Harapan, Jakarta, 1998), Angkatan 2000 (poetry, Korrie Layun Rampan, ed, Gramedia, Jakarta, 2001), and Horison Kitab Puisi (poetry, Taufiq Ismail, ed., Horison-Ford FoundationFord FoundationThe Ford Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in Michigan and based in New York City created to fund programs that were chartered in 1936 by Edsel Ford and Henry Ford....
, Jakarta, 2001), and have been read at Poetry of The Moon, Deutsche Welle, GermanyGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
(1999–2002).
Awards and Other Honors
- MABIMS Award (ASEAN poetry contest, MABIMS, Brunei Darussalam, 1997)
- Iqra Award (national poetry contest, Iqra Foundation, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1992)
- Suara Merdeka Award (national short story contest, SemarangSemarang- Economy :The western part of the city is home to many industrial parks and factories. The port of Semarang is located on the north coast and it is the main shipping port for the province of Central Java. Many small manufacturers are located in Semarang, producing goods such as textiles,...
, Indonesia, 1992) - Editor Choice Award (international poetry contest, The International Library of Poetry, USA, 2002).
- Sanggar Bambu Award (national short story contest, Jakarta, Indonesia, 1992)