local author

'Run, My Daughters, Run': Lee Su Kim's debut novel shines a light on the terrors of the Japanese Occupation

September 10, 2026

Alternating between the perspectives of a 17-year-old Nyonya girl and her strong-willed mother, the novel tells an important tale of resilience, womanhood and family admist a harrowing time in Malaya's history.

'The Other Side of Obstacles': Sarkunan Subramaniam shares tales of overcoming adversity in autobiography

Culture

September 9, 2026

With humour and honesty, the group executive chairman of Knight Frank Malaysia reflects on how he cultivated a successful firm.

Puteri Eleni Megat Osman’s debut novel 'Mona Ali Mysteries: The Case of the Star Prefect' looks into the ambitions of high achievers

Culture

August 5, 2026

The former legal associate drew on her student experience to highlight the lives of go-getters and the many challenges they face.

Malaysian-born writer and producer Arvind Ethan David on his debut novel ‘The Great Game’ and chasing his creative dream

Culture

July 29, 2026

He also discusses how the craft of adaptation entails identifying and distilling the most vital parts of any story.

Author Bissme S discusses his latest work ‘Stories Between Us’ and the importance of the horror genre in uncertain times

Culture

July 23, 2026

Eerie and unsettling, this short story collection explores the darkest depths of human nature.

Janet Tay's 'Early Mornings at the Laksa Café' is inspired by her Sarawakian childhood and the Asian concept of filial piety

Culture

March 31, 2026

In her debut, she tells the story of a father and son in conflict, who overcome their differences through food and mutual understanding.

"How was your day" by Cheeming Boey observes the challenges young adults face in this day and age

Culture

June 6, 2025

The book follows the author's friend Cheryl at her new job, and the harmful work environment she soon finds herself stuck in.

Kam Raslan brings back beloved character Dato' Hamid in the thrilling and whacky 'Malayan Spy'

Culture

May 27, 2025

Previously imagined in a compilation of short stories, the protagonist is now fully fleshed out in an evocative story packed with humour and historical detail.

An English translation of Fatimah Busu’s 'An Ordinary Tale about Women' aims to honour her voice

Culture

April 29, 2025

Pauline Fan worked alongside the author to bring back 10 out-of-print stories that showcase her brilliance and radical writing.

How small-town girl Saras Manickam became first Malaysian to win 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize

People

October 13, 2019

The Malaysian writer dipped into a composite of reality to pen her winning entry.

'Run, My Daughters, Run': Lee Su Kim's debut novel shines a light on the terrors of the Japanese Occupation

'The Other Side of Obstacles': Sarkunan Subramaniam shares tales of overcoming adversity in autobiography

Malaysian-born writer and producer Arvind Ethan David on his debut novel ‘The Great Game’ and chasing his creative dream

Author Bissme S discusses his latest work ‘Stories Between Us’ and the importance of the horror genre in uncertain times

Janet Tay's 'Early Mornings at the Laksa Café' is inspired by her Sarawakian childhood and the Asian concept of filial piety

Kam Raslan brings back beloved character Dato' Hamid in the thrilling and whacky 'Malayan Spy'

How small-town girl Saras Manickam became first Malaysian to win 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize

About Us

Follow Us