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In Indonesia, Benedict Anderson, a renowned scholar and expert on the concept of imagined communities, passed away in 2015 at the age of 79. Anderson's academic contributions significantly influenced the field of Southeast Asian studies and nationalist theories. His celebrated work "Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism" remains a seminal and thought-provoking exploration of the intricate dynamics of nationalism and the construction of national identities.