DIRECTORY OF SINGAPORE MALAY WRITERS

ANUAR OTHMAN

ANUAR OTHMAN also known as Ridhwan Anuar was born on 31 July 1957 in Brani Island, Singapore. His first work was the poem 'Patience' which was published in Singapore's Berita Minggu newspaper in 1978. He has an 'A' grade G.C.E and a Diploma in Writing from the London School of Writing (1981). He is a member of the Art Association. Ever followed a writing workshop at West Dean College, England (1998); attended the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa, United States (2000). Now has his own publishing company, Anuar Othman & Associates, which publishes books for local writers.

Works

Determination. Kuala Lumpur: Heinemann Asia, 1984; The Last Terminal (Joint Anthology). Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 1992; Prisma Seni. Singapore: Perkumpan Seni, 1995; 12. Singapore: Perkumpan Seni, 1999; 1859. Singapore: Literature of the Century 2000, 2000; Mendonan. Singapore: Sasterawan Abad 2000, 2001; Sam.Singapore: Perkumpulan Seni, 2001; Crossing the Straits (Joint anthology). Singapore: Anuar Othman Associates, 2003; Falling into the Sea into an Island (joint Anthology). Singapore: Anuar Othman Associates, 2003; Anak Bumi (Joint anthology). Singapore: Majlis Bahasa Malay Singapore, 2003; Kisah di Bukit Cermin Singapore: Anuar Othman Associates, 2005.

Achievements/Awards

NAC Golden Point Competition First Prize: Short Story (1997); Literary Prize (Award)  MBMS: Short Stories 1859 (1997); NAC Golden Point Competition First Prize: Short Story (1999); NAC Golden Point Competition First Prize: Poems (2001).

ALIMAN HASSAN

ALIMAN HASSAN or pen name Lela Kencana was born on 18 January 1932 in Padang Jeringau, Kallang Road. Received education at Kota Raja Malay School (1939-1946); and Sultan Idris Teachers College, Tanjong Malim (1949-1951). He passed the M.C.E (1966) and H.S.C (1967) examinations. Aliman has been a teacher, Assistant Lecturer of Malay Language and Literature at the Singapore Teachers College and has the rank of Senior Education Officer and finally Principal Education Officer. He has also held the position of Visiting Teacher (1952-1955); Special Assistant Inspector (Arts and handicrafts) (1970-1974); and Special Adviser (Malay Language and Literature) (1974-1980). He retired from the Ministry of Education in 1987. Then worked as a Senior Public Relations Officer at MUIS until January 1989. He wrote a series of radio and television shows.

Aliman also held several positions in various organizations, including; Honorary Secretary of SKGMS (1956-1960); Honorary Secretary of ASAS ’50 (1960-1963); Foundation Treasurer ’50 (1964); member of the KGMS Committee (1965-1970); KGMS Trustee (1983-1989); Member of the Central Council Committee (1967-1969); Permanent Chairman of the Maulud Memorial Scholarship Board (LBKM) (1983-present); member of the Singapore Malay Language Committee (1987-1989); and a member of the Kampong Siglap Mosque Committee (1987-present).

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Works

Peak Nine (Joint Anthology). Singapore: National Library, 1975; Singapore Writing. (Joint anthology). Singapore: Society Singapore Writers, 1977;   Puisi-Puisi Nusantara  (Joint Anthology). Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 1981; Three Colors Meet (joint Anthology). Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 1987; Just a Space Filler. Singapore: Angkatan Sasterawan 50, 1993; Rhythms (joint Anthology) Singapore: National Arts Council, 2000; Novel Four. Singapore: Angkatan Sasterawan 50, 2002.

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Achievements/Awards

The Most Virtuous Officer of MUIS Language (1983 – 1985); LBKM Certificate of Appreciation (1985); Singapore Government Merit Medal (1985); Singapore Government Loyal Service Medal (1987); Excellent Service and Long Service SKGMS (1981); KGMS Teacher Training (1987); LBKM Service Service (1997); SKGMS Loyal Service (1997).

ALFIAN SA'AT

THOUSAND HOURS born in 1977. Received education at Tampines Primary School; Raffles Institution; Raffles Junior College and National University of Singapore (NUS) majoring in Medicine. He is prolific in various genres including poetry, short stories, drama and essays in Malay and English. He is also active in the literary movement by being a member and scriptwriter of Ekamatra Theater (1997-2001) and the Necessary Stage (2000-2001).

Works 

Script (published by Teater Ekamatra) Tale; Child of the Moon in Kampung Wa' Hassan, Madu II; The Miseducation of Minah Buki;, Site 7 and Causeway; (English script) The Optics Trilogy; The corrected Poems of Minah Jambu; Poppy Dot Dream; Don't Say I Say; What's The Difference; Asian Boys Vol. 1, Sex..Violence; Blood; Gore; and Yesterday My Classmate Died.

One Fierce Hour. Singapore: Landmarks Books, 1998. Corridor: 12 Short Stories.Singapore: Raffles, 1999; A History of Amnesia. Singapore: Ethos Books, 2001; Bisik.Kuala Lumpur: Ekamatra Theatre; Pustaka Cipta, 2003; Prisma Pentas (joint Anthology). Singapore: Singapore Malay Language Council, 2004.

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Achievements/Awards

Singapore Literature Prize Commendation Award: Fiction Corridor (1998); Life! Top Ten Book of The Year: Book One Fierce Hour (1998); Literary Prize (Award) MBMS: Drama Causeway (1999); Life's Best Script Nomination! Theater Awards: Script The Optic Trilogy (2001); NAC Young Artist (Literary) Award (2001); Kiriyama Book Prize List of Notable Books (From Asia Pacific Region): Book A History of Amnesia(2001); Life! Top Ten Book of The Year: Book A History of Amnesia (2001); Mont Blanc NAC and SPH Gold Pen Award: Poetry (2001); Life! Theater Awards Winner: Best Ensemble Asian Boys Vol.1 (2001); Life! Theater Awards Nominations Best Script: Script Asian Boys Vol.1 (2001).