‘First Lady of Malaysian Theatre’ Faridah Merican pens candid memoir
The book, cheekily titled "Me, Mamak," traces how Faridah’s lifelong passion for the arts has shaped her journey, from her childhood in the quiet kampung of Ayer Itam, Penang,…
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Cosy Malaysian novel offers a heartwarming exploration of family traditions
Set in Kuching, Sarawak, Janet Tay’s debut novel "Early Mornings at the Laksa Cafe" follows Lim Ah Hock, the proprietor of a simple but popular laksa hawker shop on Carpenter…
Kuala Lumpur guidebook spills the city’s secrets, hidden in plain sight
In "Secret Kuala Lumpur," author Lam Seng Fatt urges readers to pause and fully appreciate the city’s sights and sounds beyond the familiar. His book features over 100…
Kuala Lumpur theatre performance interrogates the effectiveness of the death penalty
Real-life stories of some 140 inmates on Malaysia's death row are behind the upcoming theatre show Tali Tukang Gantung (Hangman’s Rope), which questions the fragile connection…
Leading international literary magazine spotlights Malaysian reading culture
As strong a start to the year as any, Malaysia features in the magazine, offering the world a window into its rich and diverse literary scene.
Our favourite Malaysia-inspired reads of 2025
Here’s a list of titles released this year that have either been written by Malaysians, or offer unique insights into Malaysia to help you in your book-hunting.
Take a walk down memory lane with the new pocket guide to Kuala Lumpur’s Sentul Heritage Walk
Released earlier this month, the digital pocket guide was created by volunteers from Sentul Then And Now (STAN), a collective of residents and enthusiasts of Sentul, and is freely…
Bookworms don’t sleep: The Library, BookXcess’s new 24-hour megastore opens in Malaysia’s Petaling Jaya
With two maze-like floors of towering shelves, nearly 1km of walkways, and quiet nooks for studying, working or simply settling in with a book, The Library offers an inviting…
All about the money: Emerging artists highlight financial literacy and small businesses in Kuala Lumpur show
The RisiK Unveiling exhibition, on view at SukaReka Art Gallery in BNM MAG (level 3) in Kuala Lumpur until Dec 14, showcases eight works by emerging artists Muhammad Amir…
Malaysian poet Wong Phui Nam’s posthumous poetry collection reflects on life and death
"In the Mirror: New and Selected Works of Wong Phui Nam," offers an overview of Wong’s oeuvre, tracing his lifelong trajectory as a poet and critic through a curated collection…