I wrote to the Forum page of the Straits Times about my opinions on the revamped Malay Heritage Centre. Unfortunately, it was not published. So, I’m sharing it here.
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#malayheritagecentre#singapore#history#museum#heritage
It’s Garfish, not Swordfish!
Happy to know that my book, ‘The Malay Annals: Attack of thé Garfish and Other Adventures’ made the bestsellers’ list!
This gem of a book tells other stories from the Malay Annals (Sejarah Melayu). You can use your Culture Pass to buy this book.
Kisah Noja (The Story of Noja) just won the Best Children’s Malay Language Book at the Singapore Publishers Book Awards this evening! This accidental book is Helang Books’s first Malay language book. Wished that I was there to receive the award but I’m having a bad cold and flu.
I shared my views (and statistics from my book) for The Sunday Times article about Kampong Gelam. Have a read.
ps. I do have some opinions of wakaf properties usage in Kampong Gelam but that discussion is for another day (article).
https://t.co/LG13LhRmWI
We are delighted that ‘Kisah Noja’ (Noja’s Story), our first Malay language book is a finalist in @sbpa.sg Singapore Book Awards’ Best Children’s Malay Language Book. Congrats to our friends at Ungu Pen and Poppet’s World!
The book is a tribute to our unsung hero Noja or Tok Siak
As we celebrate Eid-ul fitri, let’s say a prayer to our brothers and sisters in disadvantaged situations who are facing insurmountable challenges. May Allah grant us strength and patience during these trying times.
#harirayaaidilfitri2026#eidmubarak#oneummah
An Iranian singer’s tribute to the Iranian soldiers fighting for motherland…
From our youth's blood
From our youth's blood
Red tulips raised from our youth's blood,
From mourning,
Grief of their lost breaks every other waists…
📚 Turn your $100 SG Culture Pass into your next great read at participating bookstores!
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Starting 1 March 2026, browse and buy eligible Singapore literature using your credits.
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May this Ramadan bring peace and blessings. Selamat berpuasa (happy fasting) to all Muslim family members and friends.
Let’s make doa, may Allah the Almighty God ease our burden and remove all pain and sorrows.
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#fasting#ramadan#puasa#islam#atimeforreflection
*New Bilingual Book Alert!
Why are the donkey and strawberries featured in this book about Gaza?
Read the story where we celebrate life, friendship, resilience and hope in the darkest time.
Additional feature in this book: Notes and Words by Dr Ang Swee Chai, co-founder of MAP
안녕하세요. We will be in Busan, South Korea next month. Come meet us at Busan International Children’s Book Fair (BICBF). There are activities for the kids (and adults) at our booth and at Starlight Island. You’re in for some sweet treats! Jom!
ps. @ibby.singapore will be there
Good news!
‘My Name is Ling. I am Blind. I 我的名字叫玲。我是个盲人’ is selected to represent Singapore at the IBBY Honour List 2026 in the Writing (Chinese) category.
‘Kisah Noja’ is selected as one of Singapore’s Outstanding Picture Books in the Writing (Malay) category.
Hello! I will be at Frankfurt Book Fair next month. Join me at the Singapore Pavilion and at the Asia Stage panel discussion.
Fellow publishers and writers who wish to meet me to discuss rights matters and all things books, do scan the QR code to book a meeting. See you soon!