Malaysian writers whom mentioned in this blog
(A)
Ahmad, Zainal Rashid (1967)
Zainal Rashid Ahmad is a Kedah-born writer, journalist and TV documentary producer based in Kuala Lumpur for various television channel. Best known as mastery in realism magic, he wrote short stories and poems which compiled in Al-Kisah (Al-Kisah*); Empunya Hikayat (Owner of Saga*) and Yang Tercinta (The Beloved One). His first novel is Hikayat Tanah Jauh (Chronicles of Distant Land*) and he is currently General Manager of TV Al Hijrah, Islamic television channel.
(H)
Hassan, Zurinah (1949)
Zurinah Hassan is a Kedah-born writer who named as the recipient 13th National Laureate Award, the first ever female author who recieve such award. She published a numoures book including Pujangga Tidak Bernama (Unnamed Literati*); Keberangkatan (Departure*); Menjelang Pemilihan (Toward Selection*) and Cerita Dalam Cerita (Story in the Story*). In 2014, her poetry collection Menghadap ke Pelabuhan translated to English as Facing the Harbour. She also wrote her own memoir, Memoir Zurinah Hassan and biography of Usman Awang.
(I)
Ishak, Muhammad Lutfi (1980)
Muhammad Lutfi Ishak or Lutfi Ishak is a Kedah-born poet and a teacher in Shah Alam. His second poetry anthology, Dondang Pembukaan (The Opening Dondang*) won writing contest organized by Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia (ITBM), Malaysian National Writers Association (PENA) and Berita Harian (BH) in 2015. He also produced short stories anthology, Malam Pertama (Wedding Night*).
(M)
Mohamad, Ariff
Ariff Mohamad is a Perak-born writer and academician based in Tanjung Malim. Educated at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) for bachelor and master degree, he wrote several novels, short stories anthologies and poetry compilations. His novels are Versi Aria (Aria Version*); Bebaskan Ekspresi (Liberated Expression*); Semenanjung Menangis (Crying Peninsular*) and ... Di Hujung Negeri (... At a Tip of State*). For the poetry, he published Titik ke Titik, Hujan (Point to Point, Raining*) and Benih Hanyut (Drifting Seed*).
(T)
Taib, Tengku Alias (1943-2004)
Tengku Alias Taib or known as T Alias Taib was a Terengganu-born poet. His poetry journey began since 1960 which produced such excel compilation such as Laut Tak Biru Di Seberang Takir (Blue is not Color of Seberang Takir Coastal*); Pemburu Kota (City Hunter*); Seberkas Kunci (Cluster of Keys*); Opera (Opera*) ; Piramid (Pyramid*); Petang Condong (Skew Evening*) dan Pasar Pengalaman (Exprience Market*).
(Y)
Yahaya, Saifullizan (1975)
Saifullizan Yahaya is a Perak-born writer and poet; working with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) as a literature officer. His compilation of poems are Biar Puisi Menjadi Peluru (Let Poetry Being Bullets*) and Aku Gagak (I'm a Crow*), while his short stories can be read in Lelaki Tua dan Sebuah Kerusi (Oldman and the Chair*).
* not translated
Ahmad, Zainal Rashid (1967)
Zainal Rashid Ahmad is a Kedah-born writer, journalist and TV documentary producer based in Kuala Lumpur for various television channel. Best known as mastery in realism magic, he wrote short stories and poems which compiled in Al-Kisah (Al-Kisah*); Empunya Hikayat (Owner of Saga*) and Yang Tercinta (The Beloved One). His first novel is Hikayat Tanah Jauh (Chronicles of Distant Land*) and he is currently General Manager of TV Al Hijrah, Islamic television channel.
(H)
Hassan, Zurinah (1949)
Zurinah Hassan is a Kedah-born writer who named as the recipient 13th National Laureate Award, the first ever female author who recieve such award. She published a numoures book including Pujangga Tidak Bernama (Unnamed Literati*); Keberangkatan (Departure*); Menjelang Pemilihan (Toward Selection*) and Cerita Dalam Cerita (Story in the Story*). In 2014, her poetry collection Menghadap ke Pelabuhan translated to English as Facing the Harbour. She also wrote her own memoir, Memoir Zurinah Hassan and biography of Usman Awang.
(I)
Ishak, Muhammad Lutfi (1980)
Muhammad Lutfi Ishak or Lutfi Ishak is a Kedah-born poet and a teacher in Shah Alam. His second poetry anthology, Dondang Pembukaan (The Opening Dondang*) won writing contest organized by Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia (ITBM), Malaysian National Writers Association (PENA) and Berita Harian (BH) in 2015. He also produced short stories anthology, Malam Pertama (Wedding Night*).
(M)
Mohamad, Ariff
Ariff Mohamad is a Perak-born writer and academician based in Tanjung Malim. Educated at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) for bachelor and master degree, he wrote several novels, short stories anthologies and poetry compilations. His novels are Versi Aria (Aria Version*); Bebaskan Ekspresi (Liberated Expression*); Semenanjung Menangis (Crying Peninsular*) and ... Di Hujung Negeri (... At a Tip of State*). For the poetry, he published Titik ke Titik, Hujan (Point to Point, Raining*) and Benih Hanyut (Drifting Seed*).
(T)
Taib, Tengku Alias (1943-2004)
Tengku Alias Taib or known as T Alias Taib was a Terengganu-born poet. His poetry journey began since 1960 which produced such excel compilation such as Laut Tak Biru Di Seberang Takir (Blue is not Color of Seberang Takir Coastal*); Pemburu Kota (City Hunter*); Seberkas Kunci (Cluster of Keys*); Opera (Opera*) ; Piramid (Pyramid*); Petang Condong (Skew Evening*) dan Pasar Pengalaman (Exprience Market*).
(Y)
Yahaya, Saifullizan (1975)
Saifullizan Yahaya is a Perak-born writer and poet; working with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) as a literature officer. His compilation of poems are Biar Puisi Menjadi Peluru (Let Poetry Being Bullets*) and Aku Gagak (I'm a Crow*), while his short stories can be read in Lelaki Tua dan Sebuah Kerusi (Oldman and the Chair*).
* not translated
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