25 | Ruhana Kuddus: Indonesia’s First Female Journalist

HERstory: Southeast Asia

In the next couple of episodes, we’re revisiting the Minangkabau matrilineal society, specifically through Ruhana Kuddus, Indonesia’s First Female Journalist, and Soenting Melajoe, the pioneering indigenous women's newspaper published from 1912-1921 in the Minangkabau community in West Sumatra.

Research and writing for this episode was in collaboration with Joanna Que, with additional research by AJ Miras-Guevarra.

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• An interview with Haldi Patra on the Minangkabau matriarchal society;
• Ma Ying Taphan and the Krom Klone;
• Nyai Gede Pinateh, the Harbour Master of Gresik;
• Queen Suriyothai and the War Elephants;
• Paz Marquez Benitez and Dead Stars;
• The Rise and Fall of the Acehnese Queens, 1641 to 1699;
• The Portrait of Dara Rasami;
• The Women of No. 14 Lebuh Leith; and
• Ludu Daw Amar and Ma Ma Lay (upcoming)

Tracks:

• Theme Music: Goddess of War - Unicorn Heads
• Dolphin-esque - Godmode
• Spring Thaw - Asher Fulero