A Malaysian Ecocriticism Reader October 28, 2024 – Posted in: Reviews

To begin with, there has been significant theoretical work involving life-writings—an umbrella term that can include, for instance, the autobiographical novel and memoirs. Rather than to see such texts as presenting the “truth” per se, it is more rewarding to read them as literary representations, including how the “self” may emerge in textualised form. In this dynamic, ﬁction and auto/biography are more closely linked than they may initially appear–indeed, “our memories are always already textualized”…

Significant contributions of Malaysian Tamil Muslims January 4, 2024 – Posted in: Uncategorized

Ranjit Singh Malhi Very little has been written about the substantial contributions of the Malaysian Tamil Muslims towards nation-building. Originating from Tamil Nadu, India, and renowned as an entrepreneurial community with astute business acumen, the Tamil Muslims played a major role in promoting the nation’s early trade and commerce, pioneering Malay publications, establishing mosques, and bequeathing religious endowments. Tamil Muslims who immigrated to what is currently Malaysia can be divided into three main groups: Marakkayar,…

A review of One-Legged Football October 23, 2023 – Posted in: Reviews

Carol Leon, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia From the outset, it is apparent that One-Legged Football and Other Stories authored by Patricia Lim Pui Huen is a labour of love. The book honours the memory of her husband Dato’ Dr. Lim Kee Jin, a man who dedicated his life to medicine and was an active member of JARO (Johor Area Rehabilitation Organisation) for many years, serving as its Chairman for forty-six of them. The proceeds…

A woman of strength July 13, 2023 – Posted in: Authors

Born in Hong Kong in 1932 then raised in Singapore, Datin Patricia was working as a librarian at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) when she wrote her first book. Before this, she studied arts at the University of Malaya, where she met her husband, a medical specialist. Through observing and sharing knowledge with the researchers and becoming interested in what they sought out, she learned how to write her own historical book. Datin…

Son of Patani: ‘Diari’ Raja yang dirampas takhta June 12, 2023 – Posted in: Uncategorized

Shafizan JohariAstro AwaniJanuari 1, 2023 FADILLAH tekun menulis satu demi satu tutur ibunya di satu buku nota yang disimpannya sejak 10 tahun lalu. Di dalam buku nota itu, pelbagai cerita keluarganya yang disampaikan secara lisan, kini dicatat semula, sebagai salah satu usaha mengenang sejarah keluarga. Malah inilah antara hobi utama bekas pensyarah sastera dalam Bahasa Inggeris ini sejak bergelar pesara. Daripada hobi, ia bertukar menjadi komitmen. “Saya nak pastikan kisah hidup Nenda Raja diketahui oleh…

Publikasi yang akan datang (awal 2023) December 1, 2022 – Posted in: Excerpts

Suami Isteri Naik Haji 1939–1940: Kembara Raja Shahabuddin dan Rahmah Rihlah atau kisah naik haji ini merakamkan petualangan Raja Shahabuddin dan isterinya Rahmah yang menaiki kapal terakhir ke Jeddah sebelum pecahnya ‘Peperangan Besar Eropah’ (Perang Dunia Kedua) sembari ‘U-boats’ (kapal selam Jerman) menjadi jerung yang bermaharajalela di lautan lepas. Karya Raja Shahabuddin yang ditinta dalam aksara Jawi dan dicetak pada 1940 mengisi lompang (lacuna) periwayatan perjalanan haji dari Tanah Semenanjung ke sekujur tanah gurun merupakan…

Celebrating unique charm of Penang houses June 28, 2022 – Posted in: In The News, Reviews

By Jeremy Tan Buildings are such a ubiquitous element of the urban environment that few give a second thought to how they were designed and constructed. From the inception of an idea on paper and then brick, there are countless processes and influences involved, especially in places like Penang which was at the crossroads of global trade by the turn of the 20th century. The confluence of cultures along with colonialism gave rise to a…

New book showcases Penang as ‘architectural cradle’ of modern Malaya May 31, 2022 – Posted in: In The News, Reviews

By Marina Emmanuel Travellers and locals have come to realise that there is more to Penang than just solid historical structures wherever they turn. Thanks to author Jon Lim Sun Hock, the work of more home-grown architects is now showcased in his latest book –– The Penang House – Rise of the Malaysian Architect 1887-2017. The book, put together by Penang-based Entrepôt Publishing, talks about more than architects and architecture. Even non-students of history, conservation and…

The Penang House, Rise of the Malaysian Architect 1887-2017 May 19, 2022 – Posted in: In The News

By Opalyn Mok Architecture, as a profession that wedded artistic and technical skills, was initially reserved only for the British during the colonial era. Despite this, several locally trained draughtsmen managed to rise up to become architects of note who went on to influence the direction of architecture in the then-Malaya. Looking back at history, author Jon Lim Sun Hock said Penang saw the beginnings of these first few homegrown architects. Back then, local Malayans…

Gary Lit shares late father’s story in ‘If the Sky were to Fall’ April 29, 2022 – Posted in: In The News, Reviews

Intan Maizura Ahmad Kamal RETIRED academic and visiting professor, Gary Lit Ying Loong, better known as Gary Lit, presents the memoirs of his late father in his latest book, If The Sky Were To Fall, which offers a stark account of key historical events through the eyes of an ordinary citizen living in the Kinta Valley, Perak, during the wars of the 1940s and 1950s. Set against the backdrop of the most turbulent period of Malayan…

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