The designer’s label specifically spotlights the intricate puan working closely with Mizo artisans to carefully reinvent the historical garment Khiangte reimagines the classic silhouette by blending it with contemporary elements Khiangte’s piece seamlessly blends craft and culture Instagram.com/@rheakapoorInstagram.com/@rheakapoorFrom Vogue’s fashion desk:“To rewear it with a more forward slant oversized and worn open over the shoulders Swap the pointed pumps for a pair of pointed boots in patent or cracked metallic Pull the hair back into a low chignon with a wet finish Add a single heavy cuff or an antique brooch pinned off-centre at the waist,” says Vogue India’s Fashion Associate Kareena Kapoor Khan makes a case for sage green in a concept sari by Tarun Tahiliani Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor opted for crystals and diamonds in the best looks of the week 6 versatile saris from Kareena Kapoor Khan’s closet The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast The programme will select 40 interns from across 14 PUAN chapters The Pakistan-US Alumni Network (PUAN) in partnership with the US Mission in Pakistan and the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has launched its 2025 National Internship Programme the initiative aims to offer practical experience to young alumni members pairing them with senior alumni mentors in their respective cities Selected interns will receive a monthly stipend of Rs35,000 to help cover food Eligible applicants must be current undergraduate students or recent graduates (within one year) and available to work full-time throughout the three-month period Candidates must also reside in the same city as their assigned mentor as accommodation and travel arrangements will not be provided Previous editions of the programme have led to full-time job placements for many participants highlighting its value for graduates looking to launch their careers The application period is open from April 23 to May 7 2025 Interested individuals can apply via their PUAN profile by accessing the ‘Internship’ section at https://alumni.puan.pk Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive For more information, please see our Comments FAQ PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari declares India a "terrorist nation" in National Assembly address Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb will address various investment forums and seminars to present Pakistan’s economic outlook Aircraft was monitored throughout its flight path The incident occurred near a truck terminal in Nushki when an oil tanker caught fire and exploded Abdullah (9) and Mansa (7) both suffer from congenital heart disease Speaker of Parliament László Kövér met Puan Maharani According to information from the parliament’s press office Kövér informed his counterpart about the Hungarian government’s commitment to deepening relations with partners in Southeast Asia with the aim of finding joint answers to global challenges the third largest parliamentary democracy in the world…with its tolerant values is a key Asian partner for Hungary,’ Apart from strengthening inter-governmental ties Kövér said it was important to boost relations between the two countries’ parliaments adding that exchange in the latter area was regular Puan is also scheduled to meet members of the Hungarian–Indonesian Friendship Group of the parliament Hungarian Conservative is a quarterly magazine on contemporary political philosophical and cultural issues from a conservative perspective House Speaker Puan Maharani defended the revision of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law asserting that the amendments have followed proper legislative mechanisms and do not reintroduce the controversial dual-function role of the military Speaking at the parliamentary complex in Senayan on Monday 34/2004 on the TNI had undergone extensive discussions with various stakeholders “A press conference has already clarified that three articles have been amended with input from multiple parties There are no violations or actions that undermine democracy,” she said Puan outlined three main changes in the revised law which defines the military’s position under the president’s command in military deployment and operations while its defense policy and administrative support fall under the Defense Ministry which extends the retirement age for TNI personnel from 55 to 62 years The third is an expansion of opportunities for active military personnel to hold positions in government ministries and agencies “These amendments do not discuss or reinstate the dual-function role of the military,” Puan reiterated Her remarks came in response to initial opposition from her mother the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) According to Puan, Megawati’s concerns were raised before deliberations began “That was before we discussed it together and reached a conclusion,” she said now leading the working committee for the law’s revision Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad also dismissed concerns about civilian supremacy being undermined “The draft circulating on social media differs from what is being officially discussed between the DPR and the government,” he stated in a press conference Dasco confirmed that the revisions allow more active military officers to serve in civilian roles including in the Attorney General’s Office where military officers can now be appointed as Military Criminal Prosecutors under the Attorney General’s authority only 10 ministries and agencies could appoint active TNI personnel there are additional institutions based on necessity,” he added Controversy Over Closed-Door Deliberations Public concerns have intensified after reports emerged that discussions on the amendments were held behind closed doors at the Fairmont Hotel in Jakarta Critics argue that such secrecy contradicts the government’s calls for austerity and transparency especially as President Prabowo Subianto has urged cost-cutting measures across government institutions The proposal to increase the number of civilian posts available to active military personnel—from 10 to 15 including in the Coordinating Ministry for Political and the Supreme Court—has sparked opposition from civil society groups The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform warned that this change could blur the lines between military and civilian governance “This risks undermining civilian supremacy and increasing military dominance in bureaucracy,” the coalition said in a statement three activists stormed into the hotel meeting room in an attempt to disrupt discussions highlighting growing discontent over the proposed revisions lawmakers aim to finalize the amendments before the legislative recess on March 21 The widow of Mr Yusof Ishak died on Apr 22 at the age of 91 Puan Noor Aishah at the official opening of Masjid Yusof Ishak named after her husband and Singapore's first president Yusof Ishak As the wife of Singapore’s first president Yusof Ishak Puan Noor Aishah took English lessons for more than a year until she was confidently giving speeches at state functions she took a leading role as patron or president of numerous charitable and public organisations raising funds and even personally preparing food for tea parties to thank donors She also wielded her well-honed culinary skills in the Istana’s kitchen injecting Asian flavours into the menus – her star dish being her version of sago gula melaka pudding she was just 26 when she entered public life the couple witnessed the turbulent years in the birth of a nation Mr Yusof was sworn in as Singapore’s first Malayan-born head of state – or Yang di-Pertuan Negara – when Singapore attained internal self-government in 1959 He reached out to people of all races to restore trust and confidence when race riots broke out in 1964 Singapore separated from Malaysia and gained independence Puan Noor Aishah was by her husband’s side as he continued as the fledgling nation’s first president In an extensive interview with CNA for the 2015 documentary Daughters of Singapore she spoke about how Mr Yusof had “a lot of experience” meeting people in his former profession as a journalist because (I was) a housewife looking after children and all of a sudden she was determined her children would live a regular life the couple and their three children chose to live in Sri Melati – a cottage on Istana grounds She also set about transforming the former government house into a symbol of a new nation she would have to host the wives of visiting leaders This spurred her to take English lessons so she could speak at events with people remembering her delectable dishes even decades later Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said he still had fond memories of her cooking especially on one occasion when she prepared nasi ulam – a traditional dish with Malay “She spent days collecting more than a dozen different herbs to make sure that she got the taste to perfection but I remember it till today,” Mr Lee added at the 2017 launch of a book on Puan Noor Aishah’s life said in CNA’s 2015 documentary: “Personally and to actually supervise even the cooking of the dessert.” I have not eaten gula melaka the way she prepared.” she took on a leading role as patron or president of numerous charitable and public organisations She hosted meetings for welfare organisations and epok epok for tea parties to thank donors she received the Distinguished Service Medal for her “active and dedicated” interest in social welfare work – from Mr Yusof himself She had a particular affinity for organisations working with women Concerned about the education of young girls she agreed to be president and patron of the Singapore Girl Guides Association – as it was then known – in 1960 Her letters to the government helped the association obtain a land lease for a new headquarters building in the 1960s in honour of her decade-long service as the first Asian president of the Singapore Girl Guides Association Puan Noor Aishah was presented with the Laurel Leaf Award – its highest honour the Puan Noor Aishah Awards was established to recognise achievements of outstanding Girl Guides Puan Noor Aishah proved to be an adept manager who could juggle several tasks at once, and also made her own clothes for events She actually manages the time very well,” said Mr Choo “She cooks but she knows that things must end at a certain time She must give herself time to change dress up and to be on time for the next appointment,” he added Puan Noor Aishah supported her husband in his official functions both in Singapore and abroad When Mr Yusof’s health deteriorated during his third term of office she took his place to present medals for the 1968 National Day awards He eventually died of heart failure in 1970 Puan Noor Aishah became the first Malay woman to receive an honorary doctorate – a Doctor of Letters degree from the National University of Singapore Mr Lee said at the book launch that it was a “daunting task” for her to manage her large household while carrying out official and ceremonial duties “She even hired a teacher to teach her English so that she could communicate effectively with Singaporeans and foreign dignitaries,” he noted “But Puan Noor Aishah made all these appear effortless with her grace and poise and she touched the lives of many with her quiet determination Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Puan Maharani arrives at parliament in Jakarta 2024 at 6:40 AM EDTBookmarkSaveIndonesian lawmakers reelected Puan Maharani the daughter of former President Megawati Soekarnoputri as speaker of parliament for the next term of five years was nominated by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) the largest single party that won legislative elections in February with nearly a fifth of parliamentary seats She was inaugurated as the head of the lower house of parliament at a plenary session on Tuesday evening Puan Noor Aishah and then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the National Day Rally on Aug 17 SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Tuesday (Apr 22) paid tribute to Puan Noor Aishah, the wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof Ishak, after she died aged 91 In a condolence letter addressed to her son Dr Imran Yusof Ishak Mr Wong said that Puan Noor Aishah brought great honour to the office of the president and made many contributions to Singapore As the wife of Singapore's first head of state she carried out her role with grace and humility adding that her "devotion to her role" and "deep sense of duty touched many lives" In a condolence letter to her three children Mr Lee said he and his wife Ho Ching were deeply saddened by the death praising Puan Noor Aishah as a "remarkable woman of her time" "Puan Noor Aishah was the spouse of the head of state during the nation's tumultuous formative period," he added separation from Malaysia and the initial difficult years that followed she helped keep the people united and positive even when the odds were long and the outlook was sobering making a lasting contribution to Singapore." Puan Noor Aishah was 16 when she married Mr Yusof in 1949 She was just 26 years old when her husband was sworn in as head of state in 1959 Puan Noor Aishah "had to quickly adapt to the new responsibilities and manage a large household while carrying out ceremonial and official duties" Mr Wong and Mr Lee both praised Puan Noor Aishah for taking the initiative to improve her English so that she could communicate effectively with foreign dignitaries "She did all this with grace and dignity," Mr Lee added Her transformation of the Istana from a British colonial residence into a "distinctly Singaporean institution" was also lauded by Mr Wong He noted that Puan Noor Aishah was an "excellent cook" who worked closely with Istana chefs to replace the traditional English menus with Asian dishes "She set high standards for the food served to Istana guests," said Mr Wong Mr Yusof served three terms before dying of heart failure in 1970 his poor health in the last few years of his presidency led to his wife taking on more of his social responsibilities such as presenting the National Day Awards Mr Lee said Puan Noor Aishah performed those roles "with poise and a quiet determination because she too was committed to build a Singapore that was fair and just sense of duty and grit left a deep impression on Singaporeans," he added From the time her husband was sworn in as head of state to his death Mr Wong said Puan Noor Aishah "stood steadfastly by his side" and was a "pillar of strength" Mr Wong also referenced one of Puan Noor Aishah's speeches after Singapore's independence she said it augurs well for the country's future to have citizens "sufficiently endowed with an acute sense of altruism who willingly take on the task to help the less fortunate citizens" These were words that Puan Noor Aishah lived by with her actions inspiring others to contribute to the community in whatever ways they could He noted that Puan Noor Aishah dedicated her time to serve Singaporeans She championed education and women's causes and was involved in many community efforts and organisations She was the patron of the Singapore Muslim Women's Association (PPIS) Mr Lee said he was happy to have kept in touch with Puan Noor Aishah over the years with one special memory taking place in 2013 when she attended Mr Lee’s - who was then Singapore prime minister - National Day Rally in which he announced the naming of a new mosque after her husband Mr Lee launched a book about Puan Noor Aishah's life and in 2019 she visited the Istana for the building's 150th anniversary despite feeling unwell "We reminisced about the old times when I was a kid and we would all play happily together on the Istana grounds," Mr Lee wrote to her three children Ho Ching and I wish you and your family comfort in this time of grief," he said I wish to place on record our deepest gratitude for her service and legacy," Mr Wong added in his letter to her son "Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time."  House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani announced that the parliament will assess and discuss the US government's plan to relocate and evacuate 2 million Palestinian civilians from Gaza to Indonesia “We may discuss this in Commission I and hear the government’s stance on the issue,” Puan said at the DPR building in Senayan She said that Indonesia’s official position firmly supports Palestinian independence “Indonesia’s stance remains steadfast in supporting the Palestinian government,” she added Indonesia has strongly opposed any attempt to displace Gaza residents calling the idea "unacceptable" following US President Donald Trump’s plan to relocate some Gazans to Indonesia recently proposed the temporary relocation of 2 million Gazans during the post-war reconstruction process with Indonesia identified as one of the potential host countries The Foreign Affairs Ministry denied any knowledge of such plans on Monday and reiterated its position the following day “Indonesia’s stance remains unequivocal: any attempts to displace or remove Gaza’s residents are entirely unacceptable,” the ministry said on Tuesday “Such efforts to depopulate Gaza would only serve to perpetuate the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory and align with broader strategies aimed at expelling Palestinians from Gaza.” Indonesia clarified that it had not received any official communication regarding the proposed relocation and would refrain from speculating on matters without concrete information The wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof Ishak died at the age of 91 on Apr 22 Prime Minister Lawrence Wong attends the funeral of Puan Noor Aishah wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof Ishak SINGAPORE: Several past and present Cabinet ministers – including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong – paid their respects to Puan Noor Aishah on Tuesday (Apr 22) morning at the Ba’alwie Mosque where funeral prayers were held following her death The 91-year-old, who was the wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof Ishak, died peacefully at Singapore General Hospital at about 4.30am on Tuesday Mr Wong said she had been “thrust into the public spotlight at a very young age” when Mr Yusof was sworn in as Singapore’s first Malayan-born head of state – or Yang di-Pertuan Negara – in 1959 “She rose to the occasion and she made a lasting contribution … at a time when we were going through difficulties as a young nation,” Mr Wong told reporters “But she was also a force of good in her own right and she was patron to various organisations Many Singaporeans have been touched by her.” Mr Wong said he met and interacted with Puan Noor Aishah during a few public events and was “always struck by her grace and her dignity” who had known Puan Noor Aishah since he was seven said he had been aware “for some time” that she was ill and in hospital Mr Lee said he and his wife Ho Ching visited her last month: “She was still conscious and recognised us I’ve kept in touch with her … and remembered old times and new developments in our families - how many children made a significant contribution to Singapore - particularly in the early years crucial years of our first years of independence - and we will remember her for a very long time and miss her very much.” who was accompanied by her husband Mohamed Abdullah Alhabshee said Puan Noor Aishah will be remembered for how she changed the Istana when her husband first took office yet she came to the Istana and she transformed it more localised … That’s important and that is remembered by people not just in Singapore,” Madam Halimah said She recalled that when she was a Member of Parliament for the Bukit Batok ward from 2001 to 2015 Puan Noor Aishah would spend time at Yusof Ishak Secondary School which was within the ward and named after her husband and the various contributions she made - I hope that will also be part of our proud legacy as Singaporeans Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean said he will always remember Puan Noor Aishah as a “very recounting how - as a student - he used to see her portrait beside her late husband’s in school Mr Teo described her death as the “passing of an era” that represented “all the tribulations that came through independence” Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli said Singaporeans will “remember her well” “We hope that she will continue to be in our memories as someone who defined for us what it meant to be Singaporean and how we should all be together in harmony,” he added Mr Masagos noted she was the patron of several organisations including the Singapore Red Cross and the Singapore Muslim Women’s Association He added that when Mr Yusof’s health deteriorated during his third term of office Puan Noor Aishah took his place to present medals for the 1968 National Day awards Mr Masagos was joined by Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Maliki Osman Other prominent figures who paid their respects on Tuesday included Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Defence Zaqy Mohamad former Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Yaacob Ibrahim and National Trades Union Congress president K Thanaletchimi Puan Noor Aishah will be laid to rest at Kranji State Cemetery later on Tuesday alongside her late husband she will be accorded the honour of being borne on the Ceremonial Gun Carriage for her final journey from Masjid Ba’alwie to the cemetery A look back at the life of Puan Noor Aishah wife of Singapore's first President Yusof Ishak Receive care and support through the milestones in your life Singapore’s foremost First Lady and devoted advocate for social welfare and workers’ rights She will be accorded a state-assisted funeral and laid to rest at Kranji State Cemetery beside her husband NTUC has extended its condolences to her children Puan Noor Aishah receiving a bouquet of flowers at the May Day Awards ceremony in 1971 Puan Noor Aishah became Singapore’s First Lady at just 26 years of age when her husband was appointed Head of State in 1959 Despite her youth and limited formal education she embraced her role with grace and determination learning English and managing the Istana's official and ceremonial duties Puan Noor Aishah was deeply involved in social service serving as patron to over 15 voluntary and charitable organisations Her commitment to social causes extended to the Labour Movement, where she inspired unions like The Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers’ Union (SMMWU) to increase their support for charitable initiatives like the Christmas Fund These efforts provided social activities benefiting the underprivileged Puan Noor Aishah was awarded the Special Medal of Honour by NTUC at the May Day Rally on 30 April 1971 for her contributions In 2018, she was inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame for her significant contributions to community and social work Former President Halimah Yacob lauded her for carrying out her duties with "quiet determination Puan Noor Aishah's legacy is a testament to her unwavering commitment to social service and her profound impact on Singapore's Labour Movement In a letter to Puan Noor Aisha’s family NTUC President K Thanaletchimi and NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng said the former first lady had a profound impact on Singaporeans of all ages and walks of life They said: “We honour and cherish her contributions May you and your family find consolation in knowing that her legacy inspires us in the Labour Movement.” Puan Noor Aishah was a steadfast pillar of support to President Yusof Ishak and was deeply involved in charitable causes She died peacefully at the Singapore General Hospital on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 4.28am according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office "The Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues are deeply saddened by the passing of Puan Noor Aishah Mohammad Salim the wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof Ishak They extend their deepest condolences to her family during this difficult time," the statement read The PMO said that Puan Noor Aishah was a "steadfast pillar of support" to Mr Yusof throughout his tenure from 1959 to 1970 "a pivotal period in Singapore’s history marked by the challenges of building a new nation" She was also deeply involved in charitable causes and championed various social initiatives humility and unwavering dedication earned her the respect of Singaporeans from all walks of life and continue to inspire us today," said the PMO the National Trades Union Congress awarded her the Special Medal of Honour in 1971 the government will assist her family with the funeral arrangements she will be accorded the honour of being borne on the Ceremonial Gun Carriage for her final journey from Masjid Ba’alwie to Kranji State Cemetery," the statement said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that he was deeply saddened to hear of her passing in a Facebook post on Tuesday she stood by Encik Yusof Ishak and steadfastly supported him throughout our tumultuous years of nation building," Mr Wong wrote she dedicated herself to serving others through organisations like the Singapore Red Cross and the Singapore Muslim Women’s Association." "Her kindness and service touched countless lives — may her legacy continue to inspire us all," Mr Wong added she was 16 when she married Mr Yusof in 1949 Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong also paid tribute to Puan Noor Aishah on Tuesday saying in a Facebook post that she "adapted to her new responsibilities with grace and dignity" after being "thrust into the public spotlight at a young age" "She managed a large household while carrying out her official duties She made the effort to brush up her English so that she could converse directly with visiting dignitaries," Mr Lee wrote "She helped keep Singaporeans united when times were tough and stepped up with poise and a quiet determination to take on a bigger share of Encik Yusof’s public duties after he fell ill," he added "She was committed to a Singapore that was fair and just sense of duty and grit left a deep impression on Singaporeans." "I kept in touch with Puan Noor Aishah over the years and was honoured to launch the book about her life in 2017 I send my condolences to the family and wish them comfort in this time of grief President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that Puan Noor Aishah "will always be remembered for her grace Touching on Puan Noor Aishah's humble beginnings Mr Tharman added that she grew up in a village in Penang where her adoptive parents had settled and had "no more than two years of primary school education Mr Tharman added that Puan Noor Aishah "more than rose to the challenge" after her husband became president for example by organising receptions for visiting dignitaries and transforming "the staid colonial style that the Istana inherited to give it a distinctive local elegance" "Puan Noor Aishah became an emblem of heritage and local traditions - wearing the sarong kebaya at state events using fabrics she bought from Arab Street and embroidering the kebaya herself," said Mr Tharman "She taught the Istana chefs - who were still preparing English classics like roast beef and pudding - her recipes for local favourites like beef rendang which have remained part of Istana cuisine ever since." When the President’s health began to decline she stepped in to shoulder some of his social responsibilities "But she was more than a pillar of support championing various social causes and being a dedicated patron to many organisations supporting the disadvantaged." "Unlike Encik Yusof Ishak who passed away in 1970 Puan Noor Aishah lived to see Singapore’s transformation She could take pride in her quiet role in our foundational years of self-government and independence for which she will stay in collective memory," said Mr Tharman The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) said in a statement that the community had "lost a strong patron and supporter of many social services organisations who sought tirelessly to uplift the community" MUIS said that Puan Noor Aishah had contributed most notably in supporting people with disabilities and women’s rights and "created a deep impact on the lives of the Singaporean Muslims and the nation" When plans for the construction of Masjid Yusof Ishak in Woodlands were announced in 2014 including fundraising and community outreach efforts She also donated plants from her private nursery to enhance the landscaping feature at the mosque Puan Noor Aishah has been a prominent figure at many events there "Her presence was always welcomed by congregants who remembered Puan Noor Aishah for her tireless support for the community," it added Puan Noor Aishah was the patron for several organisations – the Red Cross Society the Young Women's Muslim Association (PPIS) the Spastics Association and the Association for the Deaf Puan Noor Aishah was inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame in 2018 in a tribute to Puan Noor Aishah on Facebook said that she "was a pillar of strength during Singapore’s formative years in building its national identity" "Puan Noor Aishah was not merely the companion of a statesman and national leader but an icon of loyalty and noble character who stands as a role model for women across the region," he wrote Mr Anwar said that he empathised with the sacrifices Puan Noor Aishah made "as a woman who also walks beside her husband in the field of politics" adding that her humility served as a bridge between leaders and the wider public together with the entire people of Malaysia extend our deepest condolences to the family of the late Puan Noor Aishah." The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) will retain Puan Maharani as the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the next five years PDI-P is the only incumbent party which has not declared support for the upcoming government under Prabowo Subianto facing the prospect of opposing a large pro-government coalition This could potentially put Puan's speakership at risk if the party assumes an opposition role PDI-P lawmaker Said Abdullah maintained that Puan will be renominated for the position of House Speaker in accordance with the current law The 2019 law on the legislature stipulates that the party with the most votes in the last legislative election is entitled to the House speakership While the law can be amended by a majority vote which secured just over 16 percent of the popular vote maintaining its status as the largest party in the lower chamber -- though its share of votes has declined from the previous 21 percent "PDI-P will put forward Madame Puan Maharani as the sole candidate for the House speaker," Said Abdullah said He added that the nominations for other leadership positions in both the House and the People’s Consultative Assembly would be announced at a later date from the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) confirmed that his party has no plans to amend the current legislative law a position that is also supported by its coalition partners "The selection of the House speaker and deputy speakers will follow existing regulations," Dasco said the daughter of PDI-P Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri made history five years ago when she became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House Dian Rahma Fika TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian House Speaker, Puan Maharani, has revealed the contents of the discussion between President Prabowo Subianto and Megawati Soekarnoputri Prabowo met the Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) at Megawati's residence on Teuku Umar Street the two political figures discussed collaboration for national interests "They talked about how to work together to build the nation and the country," said Puan when met at the Parliamentary Complex in Central Jakarta on Monday Megawati expressed her support for the Red and White Cabinet Government and cooperate with Pak Prabowo in carrying out his future presidential duties," said Puan Puan emphasized that the meeting during the 1446 Hijri Eid al-Fitr moment was a long-awaited form of acquaintance The meeting between the two political figures had been planned since last October Prabowo admitted that he wanted to meet the 5th President of Indonesia before he was inaugurated It was also revealed at that time that Prabowo and Megawati rarely met Prabowo was said to have waited for two years to meet Megawati the idea of a meeting between Prabowo and Megawati finally materialized The Deputy Chairman of the Gerindra Party's Central Executive Committee said that Prabowo did not inform Jokowi about his meeting with Megawati the meeting between Prabowo and Megawati earlier this week was a form of acquaintance during the Eid al-Fitr moment this meeting confirms that there is no problem in Prabowo's relationship with Megawati The Deputy House Speaker said that the two leaders of major parties in the country are friends Dasco said that they discussed many things during the approximately 90-minute meeting PDIP spokesperson Guntur Romli said that Megawati and Prabowo's meeting was face-to-face and discussed many more personal aspects of their friendship the meeting had been planned for a long time In addition to personal topics, the Prabowo-Megawati meeting also discussed global issues such as the U.S.-China trade war the conflict between Israel and Arab countries global warming and its impact on Indonesia Editor's Choice: PDIP Politician Says Prabowo-Megawati Talked Face to Face for 1.5 Hours Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Halal Snack Polemic: Tests by MUI Contradict BPJPH, BPOM Findings on Pork Content Deadly Bus Accident Leaves 12 Dead in Indonesia, Police: Brake Failure Bappenas, FAO Host Training Workshop to Enhance Governance in Indonesia's Agrifood Systems Transformation Hasan Nasbi Cancels Resignation as Indonesia's PCO Head: 'I Am Loyal to the President' Vasectomy for Social Assistance? 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time]," Dasco told reporters Gerindra Party secretary general Ahmad Muzani said he was convinced that the two senior politicians could meet by the end of the month Delivered straight to your inbox three times weekly this curated briefing provides a concise overview of the day's most important issues covering a wide range of topics from politics to culture and society Please check your email for your newsletter subscription Megawati had been expected to meet with Prabowo before his inauguration as President in October of last year Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you RacesDriversTeamsDHL Fastest Lap AwardResults Lewis HamiltonHAM Mercedes Nico RosbergROS Daniel RicciardoRIC Red Bull Racing Renault Valtteri BottasBOT Williams Mercedes Sebastian VettelVET Fernando AlonsoALO Ferrari Felipe MassaMAS Jenson ButtonBUT McLaren 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collaborate with President Prabowo’s administration active in the party advising their mother on ideological matters leads the camp that wants to keep its distance if not take a harder line against the government Which path the party will take will become clearer during the congress when Megawati will make her choice for the new secretary-general the second most powerful job in the party after the chair Incumbent Hasto Kristiyanto is currently on trial for corruption and all evidence suggests he will not win the case and he will have to quit the job if he goes to jail Some names have surfaced as candidates for the job including three PDI-P legislators Utut Adianto Said Abdullah and Ahmad Basarah and Andi Wijayanto Megawati as chair will have the sole power to pick the secretary-general but both Puan and Prananda will likely lobby for their individual preferences The PDI-P won the most votes and hence the most seats in the legislative elections in February 2024, but its candidate Ganjar Pranowo lost the presidential bid The PDI-P is the only party in the House that is not part of the coalition government and the 110 of 580 House seats it controls are hardly sufficient to combat Prabowo’s legislative agenda did not put up a fight during the current deliberation of legislation that would allow military officers to take up civilian jobs Whether you're looking to broaden your horizons or stay informed on the latest developments "Viewpoint" is the perfect source for anyone seeking to engage with the issues that matter most Standing in the way of the PDI-P accepting the standing invitation to join the coalition is the presence of former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo who looms large in the Prabowo administration and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post House Speaker Puan Maharani has called on law enforcement and relevant ministries to thoroughly investigate the recent shooting of five Indonesian nationals by Malaysia's maritime authorities “Law enforcement and related ministries must immediately follow up on this case and take necessary measures,” Puan said at the House of Representatives building in Senayan The shooting left one individual dead and four others injured while they were aboard a boat “The government must protect our citizens who have become victims and take measures to prevent such incidents from happening again,” she added She said that the House’s relevant commissions would summon the Migrant Workers Protection Ministry to discuss and follow up on the matter Indonesia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has urged the Malaysian government to take the incident seriously “We are urging the Malaysian government to handle this matter with the utmost seriousness,” said Mirza Nurhidayat the Director for ASEAN Affairs at the Ministry Mirza said Indonesia and Malaysia have existing agreements regarding the handling of nationals who cross borders illegally These include joint guidelines that outline the proper treatment of traditional 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Sheer To Leopard Print: AI On The Most Overhyped Trends Of Spring 2025 Hammam Izzuddin TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian House Speaker, Puan Maharani stated that they will explain to students and the public who still reject the newly enacted TNI (Indonesian Military) Law Puan claimed that the items in this revision are not as feared by the protesters "For students who have not received the necessary explanation or information we are ready to explain," said Puan in a press conference after a plenary session at the parliament building in Senayan Puan stated that the House of Representatives and the government are open to public opinion including from students who are demonstrating against the enactment of the TNI Law revision The Chairperson of the PDI-P Central Executive Board stated that the discussion on the revision of the TNI Law has followed legality principles "Process has been carried out according to the mechanisms that need to be implemented," said Puan the Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform rejected the discussion of the TNI Bill initiated by the House and the government the TNI Bill contains problematic articles that threaten democracy and the enforcement of human rights in Indonesia," said the Coordinator of Kontras The Civil Society Coalition also feared that revising the TNI Law would weaken military professionalism there is a potential for the TNI's dual function to return by increasing the number of active military personnel serving in civilian positions civil society groups have been demonstrating against the TNI law revision in various locations Meanwhile, Puan Maharani finally brought down the gavel to pass the TNI Bill in a plenary session on Thursday Editor's Choice: Breaking News: House Passes TNI Bill Jokowi Responds to Calls for VP Gibran's Impeachment TPNPB-OPM Declares War on Indonesian Military in Papua TPNPB-OPM Claims to Have Shot Dead 2 TNI Soldiers in Maybrat Ministry Dismisses Fears of TNI Silencing Students on Campuses TPNPB-OPM Accuses Indonesian Military of Conducting Airstrikes in Papua Indonesia and Japan Explore Deeper Military Collaboration Is $2000 Reasonable for Living Cost in Singapore 2025 President's Aide Responds to Indonesian Military Retirees' Call to Replace VP Gibran TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - House Speaker Puan Maharani mentioned more meetings are to come between President Prabowo Subianto and the chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) She stressed that last week’s meeting between the two leaders won’t be the last "There will be further meetings and interactions (between Prabowo and Megawati)," said Puan when met at the Parliament Complex in Central Jakarta on Monday but she did not disclose when such meetings will take place When Prabowo visited Megawati's residence on Teuku Umar Street Puan said they discussed “how to synergize on matters of building the nation.” Megawati expressed support for the Red and White Cabinet government and help Prabowo’s presidential duties,” said Puan Puan emphasized that the meeting during the Eid al-Fitr season was a long-awaited social call A rendezvous between the two leaders had been anticipated since October last year even before Prabowo was inaugurated as president as confirmed by Gerindra Party boss Sufmi Dasco Ahmad He said Prabowo did not inform former president Joko Widodo about the meeting.  this meeting emphasizes the good relations between prabowo and Megawati The Deputy House Speaker mentioned that Prabowo and Megawati discussed a number of things during the 90-minute conversation "The relationship has been good and friendly between Pak Prabowo and Bu Megawati so the meeting last night was warm,” Dasco said on April 8.  said that the meeting discussed personal matters on Prabowo and Megawati’s friendship the meeting had actually been planned for a long while the Prabowo-Megawati meeting also discussed global issues such as the trade war between the United States and China the conflict between Israel and the Arab countries and global warming and its impact on Indonesia They also spoke about several national strategic issues President Prabowo and Bu Megawati are committed to communicating and coordinating especially regarding national and international strategic interests," said Guntur Hendrik Khoirul Muhid and Dani Aswara contributed to the writing of this article Editor’s Choice: Puan Maharani Discloses Details of Megawati-Prabowo Talks  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page was laid to rest at the Kranji State Cemetery on Apr 22 more than five decades after the death of her husband she was carried on a Ceremonial Gun Carriage as a mark of respect for her contributions to the nation Oyuk Ivani Siagian TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Puan Maharani, Chairperson of the Central Leadership Council (DPP) of the opposition party PDIP, has announced that Megawati Soekarnoputri and Prabowo Subianto The meeting between the PDIP leader and President Prabowo is planned to take place after the Eid al-Fitr holiday in 2025 there will be a meeting as soon as possible,” Puan said when met at an open house event hosted by the Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) at the Widya Chandra Complex in Jakarta on Wednesday who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) stopped short of providing specific details regarding the meeting date between Megawati and Prabowo only reiterating that it would occur as soon as possible “As soon as possible,” she repeated She explained that the two prominent political figures did not meet during the Eid holiday due to their respective busy schedules She also noted that Megawati did not host an open house event at her residence on Jalan Teuku Umar Rumors of a planned meeting between Megawati and Prabowo have been circulating for some time the two had previously communicated via a secret teleconference The virtual meeting reportedly took place in mid-January 2025 around the time of Megawati’s birthday." Sources familiar with the conversation recounted that Megawati had offered to cook fried rice for Prabowo a gesture she had also made after his loss in the 2019 presidential election Megawati Soekarnoputri entrusted Ahmad Basarah with a massage oil to deliver to Prabowo Subianto A face-to-face meeting was rumored to take place at the end of January 2025 Raihan Muzakki contributed to the writing of this article Editor's Choice: Government Poised to Sign Controversial TNI Law Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News Senior Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politician Puan Maharani downplayed tensions between her party and former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo insisting the relationship remains intact despite a year of political upheaval always,” Puan said Friday while attending a fast-breaking event hosted by the National Democratic Party (Nasdem) at its headquarters in Jakarta on Friday Her remarks come amid lingering speculation about a deepening divide between PDI-P and Jokowi particularly after the party formally expelled him in December 2024 along with his son The split followed a drawn-out power struggle that escalated when Jokowi’s tacit support for Prabowo Subianto in the 2024 presidential election cost PDI-P’s candidate dismissed suggestions that her attendance at the Nasdem event was an attempt to mend ties She said she was unaware that Jokowi would also be present “I only found out [about Jokowi’s attendance] when I got here,” she told reporters “I came because of Pak Surya Paloh’s invitation.” Jokowi arrived at Nasdem Tower at 5:08 p.m. with Puan entering the venue ten minutes later Jokowi believed that his relationship with Megawati would remain intact I think everything will be fine," former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said after attending a fast-breaking event hosted by the Nasdem Party at Nasdem Tower in Gondangdia When asked about the possibility of meeting Megawati soon relations between Jokowi and PDI-P have been rocky since 2023 when party chair Megawati Soekarnoputri remarked that Jokowi would be politically vulnerable without PDI-P’s backing The former president’s subsequent maneuvering—including his refusal to endorse Ganjar and his apparent support for Prabowo—only widened the rift who strongly opposed extending presidential term limits reportedly saw Jokowi’s pivot as an act of disloyalty The divide culminated in Jokowi’s ouster from PDI-P last year yet the former president struck a conciliatory tone in January congratulating the party on its 52nd anniversary Whether his message was an olive branch or a mere formality remains unclear she urged all sides to drop divisive narratives Let’s stop the unnecessary division and suspicion,” she said at the House of Representatives on Monday emphasizing that rebuilding Indonesia requires collective effort should be a time for reflection rather than political infighting “It’s a moment to think positively and build the nation together,” she said But whether PDI-P and Jokowi can truly reconcile remains an open question the wife of Singapore’s first President Yusof bin Ishak The Prime Minister’s Office says she was a woman of grace and dignity and played an integral role in the early years of Singapore’s independence Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin pay tribute to her legacy now with Associate Professor Razwana Begum PPIS or Singapore Muslim Women’s Association She’s also Head of Public Safety and Security Programme School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences Melanie Oliveiro speaks with singer-songwriter who is now celebrating the release of his latest single “In The Next Life” which is about the pain that comes with losing a loved one He’ll also talk about his TikTok videos that show how he typically puts a song together using audio editing software who is also the son of veteran Singapore actors Hong Huifang and Zheng Geping Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like Calvert Tay – at Hear65.com an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon Melanie Oliveiro finds out where Singaporeans can go to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend on the 10th and 11th of May At Cosford Container Park’s WKND MRKT: Mother’s Day Edition families and visitors can sign up for creative workshops Cosford Container Park’s David Foon will also talk about the venue’s market showcasing a variety of gifts and artisanal products from local vendors and what live music entertainment awaits everyone once the sun sets at Singapore's largest container park Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about BCF or the Breast Cancer Foundation: the work that they do and the various initiatives to support the breast cancer community in Singapore BCF’s general manager and breast cancer survivor Adeline Kow talks about their various programs and services the Healing Through the Arts (HTTA) centre and the Positive Image and Wig Loan programme Breast cancer survivor Shamen Yee will talk about being a BCF volunteer and how she left private banking to launch Elly’s Atas Crackers He’ll talk about savouring ‘Saltimbocca alla Romana’ a classic Roman veal dish; where in BKK to get ‘Khao Soi’ a northern Thai noodle curry dish; where to get homestyle ‘Tonkatsu Teishoku’ a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet in Tokyo; and which NYC street hotdog brand gets the thumbs up from him Singaporean author and poet now promoting his graphic novel “Be Real: A Guide to Authenticity” It’s about a zombie epidemic that takes over the world Readers follow Zachary’s plight as he goes from an unpopular writer trapped in a failing marriage to a flesh-eating zombie Cheong talks about the zombie apocalypse genre and what it was like working with Arif Rafhan Najla Nur Fauziyah New members of the parliament agreed to appoint Puan Maharani as House Speaker This would be Puan’s second term as House Speaker after having just completed her term in the same position for the 2019-2024 DPR period.  the Deputy House Speaker positions are held by four DPR members namely Adies Kadir from the Golkar Party Faction and Cucun Ahmad Syamsurizal from the National Awakening Party the appointment of DPR high-ranking officials is regulated under Law No DPR is headed by a Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives The law also stipulates that the House Speaker is a DPR member who comes from the political party that gets the most seats in the parliament the Deputy House Speakers come from the political party that gets the second Editor’s Choice: Jokowi Attends Inauguration of DPR, DPD, and MPR Members in Senayan BKN Explains Why Nearly 2,000 Civil Servant Candidates Withdrew House Speaker Calls for Free Nutritious Meal Evaluation Following Drawbacks Palace Denies Cabinet Reshuffle Rumors Following Prabowo-Megawati Meeting Prabowo Seeks Megawati's Leadership Insights PDIP Politician Reveals Megawati's Chances of Being Re-elected as Chairperson Today's Top 3 News: Airlines Serve the Best In-Flight Meals Protest Camp Against TNI Law Persists Before Indonesian Parliament PDIP's Puan Maharani Confirms More Meetings Ahead Between Prabowo Puan Maharani Discloses Details of Megawati-Prabowo Talks PDIP Politician Says Prabowo-Megawati Talked Face to Face for 1.5 Hours TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian House Speaker Puan Maharani calls on the government to evaluate and make improvements to the free nutritious meal (MBG) program She pointed out several issues in the program implementation such as mass student food poisoning incidents and alleged misappropriation of the funds "We understand that this program is still new opening improvements and evaluation on many aspects of the program going forward," said Puan in a written statement quoted on Friday the Chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) encouraged the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) to conduct a thorough evaluation of President Prabowo Subianto's flagship program Puan stated that this evaluation could start from quality standards She said the evaluation is necessary because “ a good program must have a good implementation.” Puan also expressed her support for President Prabowo Subianto's plan to investigate and probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds by a foundation reported by the kitchen partner in Kalibata "We agree that the funds used for the people must be properly distributed," said Puan Puan emphasized that the House of Representatives (DPR) will supervise and oversee the implementation of the free nutritious meal program "So the MBG program could truly prove to have benefits for the people,” she said calling for a comprehensive evaluation of the free meal program He said the parties connected to the issue will soon be summoned for clarification "We will push for a comprehensive audit of the MBG providers in various regions including strengthening food hygiene and sanitation standards If negligence or procedural violations are found there must be firm and transparent sanctions," said Nurhadi in a written statement quoted on Thursday "We in Commission IX remain committed to ensuring that the program continues to run but it must be carried out safely and responsibly," said Nurhadi also stated that the quality and safety of food should be the top priority for all parties involved in the free nutritious meal program Netty requested the BGN to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the program including improving on-ground supervision mechanisms and introducing safe and nutritious food supply standards the government also needs to ensure transparency and accountability in fund disbursement Dozens of students from PGRI Junior High School Cianjur were previously admitted to Sayang Cianjur Regional General Hospital due to suspected food poisoning after consuming free lunches on Tuesday a total of 52 students from State Madrasah Aliyah 1 Cianjur also suffered from food poisoning after consuming the free nutritious meals the owner of the kitchen partner for the MBG program in Kalibata filed a report with the South Jakarta Metropolitan Police Ira filed the report because she had not received payment from the Nusantara Media Berkat Foundation (MBN) which had been a partner in the free nutritious meal program since it began operating in February 2025 Ira said she suffered losses of up to Rp975 million President Prabowo Subianto ensured that law enforcement would handle the alleged misappropriation of the free nutritious meal funds The government will guard every penny of the people's money," said Prabowo at the Merdeka Palace Editor’s Choice: Indonesian Govt Incomplete Lab Test for Alleged Poisonous Free Nutritious Meal Prabowo suspects that the food poisoning cases from the free nutritious meal program were caused by students not using spoons when eating the provided snacks he suspects that the children did not wash their hands properly President Prabowo says Bill Gates is set to visit Indonesia to offer support for the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program Prabowo calculated that the success rate of the nutritious meal program stands at 99.99% while the food poisoning rate is approximately 0.005% the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program has faced several food poisoning incidents across various regions The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) is calling on community health centers to monitor the free nutritious meals program KPAI has urged daily evaluations in the Free Nutritious Meals program to address issues like food poisoning and unpaid kitchen partners The government allotted Rp71 trillion in budget to manage the free nutritious meal program with plans for an additional Rp100 trillion Improper food storage and unhygienic food processing can lead to bacterial contamination BGN is considering the option to decentralize food processing in the free nutritious meal (MBG) program following a mass food poisoning case Some foods and drinks that can and cannot be consumed after experiencing food poisoning © 2021 TEMPO - Hak Cipta Dilindungi Hukum Dewi Elvia Muthiariny TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Puan Maharani, Chair of the PDIP’s Central Executive Board for Politics and Security Affairs, has addressed a recent issue regarding her potential replacement of the elected Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka Puan acknowledged having heard of the rumors of course,” she remarked at the Nusantara Lobby of the parliamentary complex in Senayan The issue of Puan's possible replacement of Gibran as a vice president was initially raised by a political watcher He suggested that Gibran's association with the Kaskus account Fufufafa, which has been linked to hateful and homophobic comments targeting President-elect Prabowo Subianto and his family could jeopardize his status as the Vice President-elect Jhon further asserted that Puan Maharani was among those names being considered as a potential replacement for Gibran “Many believe that Ibu Puan Maharani will be proposed as a vice president alongside a less popular candidate Puan will be chosen by the MPR and inaugurated as a vice president,” he speculated Editor's Choice: VP-Elect Gibran Rakabuming Reacts to Fufufafa Account Polemic Click here to read our spring 2025 issue, featuring Caught by the Tides' Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao, our annual spotlight on locations and more... “I’m so happy,” producer Park Tae-joon said at the Jeonju Cinema Project awards one of the ceremonies indicating the festival was drawing to a close “Every day I drank […] festival drinking.” Park’s admission was funny and honest the kind of thing no one on-stage at an American festival would say even/especially if it were true (bad optics) Jeonju was one of the most temperate festivals I’ve ever attended with official parties ending by 10:30 or 11 and many choosing to go back and sleep after that unofficially dubbed “the Hong bar” (a letter from Hong Sang-soo to the owner hangs on the wall) and locally beloved enough to be the subject of a documentary which no complaints: I’ve aged out of that category and the reasonableness of the proceedings was conducive to morning screenings and walks by the river cutting through Jeonju’s absurdly verdant mountains Tsai Ming-liang was attending with a retrospective of his ten “Walker” films to date in which a red-monk’s-robe-garbed Lee Kang-sheng walks as slowly as possible through various locales (see above) Tsai announced that the 11th installment will be shot in Jeonju during next year’s festival While it would have been more surprising if he’d announced anything other than another Walker (minus Days the series has constituted nearly his entire output since 2013) he’s going to have a spectacular location for it who acts as her therapist (everyone’s a multi-hyphenate to supplement their salaries—just like indie film!) about falling for what’s essentially an apartment rental scam while the latter is facing the eviction of her theater troupe from their soon-to-be-demolished building Both stories connect to the 2006 destruction of an elementary school in Daechu-ri to make way for the expansion of Camp Humphreys The Dauchu-ri protests are visualized as still photographs with demonstrators’ faces unnerving smears like walking fingerprints; I shouldn’t have been surprised to learn these images were generated by DALL·E it dawned on me that there were no men in the film either speaking or background—this is a movie about women’s negative experiences adding another layer of unease to multiple narratives of displacement That move might be reminiscent of Céline Sciama’s repudiation of the male gaze in Portrait of a Lady on Fire but her hyper-pointed intentions were all too clear; Yi-so’s thematic contours are discernible but the mode of their presentation commendably mysterious It’s been a while since I’ve seen a film so determinedly withholding My favorite film of the festival was Puan, which was appropriate as I first became aware of the Jeonju Cinema Project when seeing Benjamín Naishtat’s second feature That product of the initiative was a fervid shot in shaky-cam black-and-white and following a blatantly allegorical cult through desert hysterics represented an unexpected and successful move towards populism with high production values and a strong narrative a good time despite the seemingly depressive audience-repellant topic of Argentina’s “Dirty Wars.” Now co-writing and -directing with María Alché (perhaps best known as the star of The Holy Girl) Naishtat leans even further into making a film that’s as inversely audience-friendly as its logline (a comedy about philosophy) seems alienatingly arcane observing professor Eduardo Caselli jogging through a park in a 270-degree circular pan to the jaunty strains of Charly García’s “Dos Uno Zero”; there is confusion about whether the song is diagetic or a tone-setter but it’s revealed to be what the jogger is listening when he stops The shot’s confident choreography and tonal diffusion is immediately arresting (It also helps that the film—an Argentine-Italian-French-German-Brazilian [phew!] co-production—is visibly expensive-looking From that deliberately attention-getting opening shot Puan continues with verve while following Caselli’s protege a philosopher introduced lecturing on Rousseau Pena registers as default schmucky outside the classroom (unable to use his phone properly constantly forgetting appointments) but comes charismatically alive within it His fiefdom is threatened by academic rock star Rafael Sujarchuk (Leonardo Sbaraglia) a charismatic silver fox fluent in German who after teaching abroad for an extended period drawing attention to himself and disrupting the only form of validation Pena has Pena’s worldview is grounded in studies that seem archaic to some of his younger colleagues; Sujarchuk challenges his emphasis on Hobbes and “the old archaic pact of fear” with the relative optimism of Spinoza (!) Puan is surprisingly moving in its portrait of a man who’s endlessly told that his frame of reference within a field of study that’s occupied his entire life is a static that lifetime of study has actually meaningfully prepared him to take righteous action Feature Films Database Southern Mediterranean films database Scriptwriters European Film Schools Production Companies Distributors International Sales Submit a Film Industry Reports Co-Production Podcast Online Screenwriting Training Course Guided Course for Feature Film Writing Script Analysis Analysis of the potential of your series Cineuropa's Training Catalogue Film Festival Photographs Newsletter Photogalleries EUFCN Location Award Euro Film Fest 27 Times Cinema GoCritic! Advertise on Cineuropa Logos and Banners SAN SEBASTIÁN 2023 Competition by Júlia Olmo 27/09/2023 - Argentina’s María Alché and Benjamín Naishtat present a tragicomedy with political overtones about the meaning and loss of one’s ideals The film revolves around the story of this lead duo the clumsy and idealistic professor and the cynical go-getter belonging to that generation that wanted to change the world – but instead we see a reflection of the world of modern-day public universities along with all their stereotypes (and for good reason) “Puan” (the name of the famous university that lends the film its title a key component of Argentina’s student and revolutionary movements) is also a perfect representation of what life is its struggles and the sheer disarray of it all the movie talks about idealism and the loss thereof about the neoliberal meanderings of society the reason why we decide to devote our time to a job or a task (besides money) what separates and unites us with one another the distance and the coherence between thought and action and the surprises that life sometimes has in store for us The directors’ form of narrating this is funny and inventive One of their trump cards lies in their sense of humour and observations of local customs and manners and in the entertaining and sometimes pathetic or disconcerting situations that they depict through which they get the portrayal of their characters spot on – especially the predicaments involving Sujarchuck (such as when he seizes the opportunity to show off his intellectual German during the ceremony to pay tribute to the late professor This tragicomic vibe courses through the film it also reveals its political overtones and its intimate side more explicitly with no artificiality or flashy affectation The relationship between the lead duo is also depicted as a very human one from their clashes to their ability to empathise with others and Sbaraglia and Subiotto are magnificent in their performative sparring: they make their characters believable and their behaviour and blunders are very relatable an entertaining and politically committed film that works as a comedy It may be the chronicle of a defeat and the dignity that one can find within it but it also entails a bittersweet reflection on the meaning and the crisis of ideals Puan is a co-production between Argentina, Italy, Germany, France and Brazil, staged by Pasto Cine, Pucara Cine, Kino Produzioni, Pandora Filmproduktion, Atelier de Production and Bubbles Project, alongside US outfit Infinity Hill. 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