Valiant Budi

Valiant Budi, known as Vabyo, is an Indonesian writer who uses humor to navigate the complexities of daily life. He is perhaps best known for his memoir Kedai 1001 Mimpi, which captures his perspective as a migrant worker in Saudi Arabia. His work spans various genres, including the story collection Tukar Takdir, which was recently adapted into a film. In his latest novel, Kiamat Kumat, he turns his attention to the 'healer' phenomenon and the social dynamics between newcomers and locals in Bali.

Valiant Budi, yang dikenal dengan nama pena Vabyo, adalah penulis Indonesia yang kerap menggunakan humor untuk mengangkat berbagai persoalan kehidupan sehari-hari. Ia dikenal luas melalui memoarnya, Kedai 1001 Mimpi, yang menceritakan pengalamannya sebagai pekerja migran di Arab Saudi. Karya-karyanya mencakup berbagai genre, termasuk kumpulan cerita Tukar Takdir yang telah diadaptasi ke layar lebar. Dalam novel terbarunya, Kiamat Kumat, Vabyo mengangkat fenomena "healer" serta dinamika sosial antara pendatang dan warga lokal di Bali.