Indonesian Literature

The oldest evidence of writing in Indonesia is a variety of Sanskrit inscriptions in the 5th century AD. Important figures in modern Indonesian literature include: Dutch author Multatuli, who criticized treatment of the Indonesian Netherlands during the Dutch colonial era; Muhammad Yamin and Hamka is a writer and the pre-independence politician, and Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Indonesia maker's most famous novel. In addition to novels, literary Indonesia also wrote a poem, rhyme, and rhyme. Anwar is the author of Indonesia's most famous poem. Many Indonesian people have a strong oral tradition, which help to define and preserve their cultural identities. Press freedom in Indonesia increased after the end of President Suharto's rule. Television stations, including ten national private television stations and regional networks that compete with public TVRI television station. Private radio stations broadcast their news and programs of foreign broadcasters. Reported there were 20 million Internet users in Indonesia in 2007. Internet use is limited to a minority population, estimated at about 8.5%.