Abdullah Hussain
Malaysian author of literary works
Born
1920
105 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Malaysia
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Contributed significantly to Malaysian literature through novels and essays. Gained prominence with literary works that explored themes of identity, culture, and history in Malaysia. Received accolades for contributions to Malay literature, including the prestigious Southeast Asia Write Award. His writings often reflected the complexities of modern Malaysian society, and he played a key role in the development of contemporary Malay narratives.
Authored the novel 'Salina'
Received the Southeast Asia Write Award
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