Books written by Abdul Manaf bin Abdul Kadir include Dedaun Hijau di Angin Lalu (1987), Anggerik Ditangkai Mawar (2004), Aylana (2005), Seruling Perak (2007), Sekeras Waja, Selembut Sutera (2007), and Dewi Air Mata (2008). Abbul Manaf also has three children’s novel titles, Pelangi Biru, Taman Rasidah Utama, and Si Mata Kencana. He won the Best Novel in 2007 awarded by Majlis Bahasa Melayu Singapura for Aylana.


Aaron Shahril Yusoff Maniam received his early education at Temasek Primary School, Raffles Institution's Gifted Education Programme and Raffles Junior College's Humanities Scholarship scheme. He was mentored by poets Ho Poh Fun (1994) and Lee Tzu Pheng (1996) under the auspices of the Creative Arts Programme (CAP), jointly organised by the Ministry of Education's Gifted Education Branch and the National University of Singapore's Centre for the Arts.

He read Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at Somerville College, Oxford University, on a Singapore Public Service Commission scholarship. While at Oxford he held the Coombs Scholarship as well as Canon-Gamble and Mary Somerville Prizes for academic achievement, graduating with First Class honours before pursuing an MA in International and Development Economics at Yale University. He won the First Prize for English Poetry in the 2003 National Arts Council-Singapore Press Holdings Golden Point Award and attended the Austin International Poetry Festival in 2004. Morning at Memory's Border, his first collection of poetry, was published in 2005. Aaron's work has also appeared in the online poetry journal Stylus, Singapore youth anthologies First Words and onewinged, as well as the CAP's Eye on the World series. Since 2003, he has been involved with the CAP as a mentor and selection committee member for both the secondary school and Junior College sections.


Poet; Arts Adviser to the National Arts Council. Born 11 June 1926, Singapore. Educ: Sultan Idris Training Coll, Tanjong Malim 1949. Teacher 1940-70; Principal, Tanah Merah Besar Pri Sch 1971-81. Member, Singapore Malay Writers' Association; founder member, Angkatan Sasterawan or Asas 50 (Writers Movement 1950).

Poetry
Awan Puteh, 1958
Warna Suasana, 1962
Bunga Pahit, 1967
Selagi Hayat di Kandung Badan, 1970
Curfew Ke Matahari Malam
Dalam Makna, 1984
Singgah, 1987
Puisi-Puisi Pilihan (selected poems spanning four decades of his writings), Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka

Short Stories
Lukisan Rasa, 1960
Sekitar Sajak dan Perkembangan
Collected Essays
Puisi Moden, 1968
Pengakuan dan Penglahiran Seorang Penulis, 1983

Awards
1962 Public Service Medal
1980 Southeast Asian Write Award for Malay Poetry
1990 ASEAN Award for Literature
1995 Tun Sri Lanang Award
1996 Mont Blanc Literary Award (Malay category)


Andrew Matthews is an Australian author and artist. Andrew began a law degree at Adelaide University before deciding to pursue an artistic career. He studied fine drawing and painting at the Arts Students League of New York in the late 1970's and subsequently made his living as a portrait artist in Australia.

Andrew also had a keen interest in personal development - specifically, "Why is it that some people are happier and more successful than others?"

His first book, "Being Happy!" was published in 1988. It soon became the biggest selling book in the history of Singapore.

Andrew illustrates all his books with his unique cartoon illustrations. Andrew's subsequent books - "Making Friends", "Follow Your Heart", "Happiness in a Nutshell" and "Being a Happy Teenager" have been translated into 23 languages. His books have now sold millions of copies in 60 countries.

Andrew Matthews is a popular corporate speaker at conferences and conventions around the world and he has made over 2,000 radio and television appearances on four continents.

Publications
Being Happy!, Media Masters, Singapore, 1988
Making Friends, Media Masters, Singapore, 1990
Follow Your Heart, Seashell Publishers, Australia, 1997
Happiness in a Nutshell, Seashell Publishers, Australia, 1999
"Being a Happy Teenager, Seashell Publishers, Australia, 2001

Website: http://www.seashell.com.au


Nicky began writing stories in 1983 and had his first book, Let's Play Games, published in 1986. It was later reissued in 1990 as Pontianak: 13 Chilling Tales. His other books include 999: True Cases from the CID, Sing a Song of Suspense (1988) and Princess of Darkness (1992).


For 20 years, Muhammad Salihin has been writing short stories, poems, book reviews, art review, art critic, translation, scripts for radio and TV dramas. In 1995 and 2003, he received Honourable Mention in Golden Point Award (NAC/SPH) in Short Story category. Recently, he received Young Writers Award (Anugerah Mas) 2008 from Majlis Pusat. Till date, he has published three books: Penghuni Senja, Dari Dua Benua and Anugerah Bulan Buat Bonda. Muhammah Salihin actively writes TV and radio dramas with a recent screening on Suria titled “1988 ... Segaris Sinar”.


Born in 1940
Iqbal is a poet and since 1958, he has written poems in both traditional and modern style. He has published seven collections of poetry: Ithaya Malarkal (Flowers of Heart) (1975), Annai (Mother) (1984), Mukavarikal (Addresses) (1995), Vairak Karkal (Diamond Stones) (1995), Kanavukal Vendum (We need Dreams) (2000), Kaakitha Vendum (Fragrance of Paper) (2003), Vaanavarkal Mannil IrrukkiRaarkal (Angels are on the Earth) (2005). He has received the Montblanc-NUS Centre for the Arts Literary Award (1996), Thamizhavel Award (2000), SEA Write Award (2001), Kala Ratna Award (2004) and the Singapore Literature Merit Award (2007). His poem Thanneer (Water) was the first Tamil poem displayed in trains. The poem was also chosen for display at Expo 2000 in Hanover, Germany.


Mohamed Latiff Mohamed is one of the most prolific writers after the first generation of writers in the Singapore Malay literary scene. His many accolades include the Montblanc-NUS Centre for the Arts Literary Award (1998), the SEA Write award (2002), the Tun Seri Lanang Award (2003) and the Singapore Literature Prize in 2004 and 2006. Mohamed Latiff‘s works revolve around the life and struggles of the Malay community in post independent Singapore. His works also touch on fundamental problems facing humanity, life and the meaning of life as well as critically assessing the historical aspects of humanity.


Writer. Born 1965. Educ: Hwa Chong Jr College; University of East Anglia (BA English). Scriptwriter with Singapore Broadcasting Corporation. Member: MENSA; Science Fiction Association of Singapore.

Publications
Haw Par Villa, Myths and Legends: Haw Par Villa Dragon World
The Weird Diary of Walter Woo, Times Books International, 1990 (1st Prize, Windows of the Mind Exhibition Singapore Arts Fringe for illustrations 1990)
Sisterhood: The Untold Story, Times Books International, 1990
Nannu, Times Books International, 1992
Sisterhood: New Moons in San Francisco, Times Books International, 1993


Born in 1924
A renowned proponent of Malay culture, language and literature, whose contribution to the development of Malay heritage and literary arts has spanned more than 57 years. Muhd Ariff is famous for his futuristic novel, Mail Mau Kawin (1976), that blazed a trail both in terms of entrepreneurial and technological vision. Another famous piece is Sarah Pengarang Kecil, a story for young people, as is the poem Benarkah. He has also produced a huge number of essays on language and culture. He has received three prestigious literary awards: the Tun Seri Lanang Award (1993), and the Cultural Medallion (1987).


Best-selling author of Superbrain, Brainfinity, Braindancing, and Surfing the Intellect. Managing Director, Buzan Centre Singapore Pte Ltd; international seminar presenter.


Neil Murphy teaches in the English literature department at the Nanyang Technological University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. His book, Irish Fiction and Postmodern Doubt, was published in March 2004.


Born in 1944
(Pseudonym: Murugadhasan) Murugadiyan is a poet. Born as V Palani, he came to Singapore from India at the age of 16 and worked as an electrician. He has written more than 1000 poems in traditional style, and composed many folksongs on themes including devotion, patriotism, community and nature, as well as the lives of leaders and epic heroes. He has published nine books of poetry. He was honoured with titles such as Paaththen Ral and Villisai Vendhar, and has received the Montblanc- NUS Centre for the Arts Literary Award (1998) and the Thamizhavel Award (2003). He is currently conducting monthly workshops for young budding poets.


Born in 1937
Narayanan is a playwright, short story writer and radio broadcaster. Since 1957, he has written and directed more than 20 plays. From 1962 to 1994, he wrote and produced more than 1000 mystery, social historical and literary scripts for radio and television, including the popular epic, Mahabaratha. He has also written more than 40 short stories. He produced an audio CD on the lives of 63 Saiva Saints. He has been honoured with titles like Muthamiz Selvar (An Elite in Literature, Music and Drama) in 1985, Kalai Maamani (The Supreme of the Arts) in 1988 and Kala Ratna (Gem of the Arts).