Awards Presented for Anugerah Persuratan

Tun Seri Lanang Award*

The Tun Seri Lanang Award is presented to an established writer in the Malay Language scene for their contribution to the literary arts. It is the pinnacle award in this event in recognition of their achievements and contributions. The recipient will receive $5,000 cash.

Tun Seri Lanang Posthumous Award*

Anumerta Tun Seri Lanang is given to an arts practitioner who has passed away in recognition of their contribution to the arts scene. The family of the posthumous recipient will receive $2,000.

Promising Award

This award is given to writers aged below 40 who have shown prominent potential in the literary arena with significant artistic achievement and contribution. It encourages young practitioners to continue pursuing excellence in the arts, and to look towards inspiring others. The recipient of the award will receive $3,000.

*A research grant of $3,500 is given to anyone who is qualified and wishes to study the character, commitment, contribution, thinking, and writing realm of the current and past Tun Seri Lanang or Tun Seri Lanang Posthumous award recipients.

Literary Prizes

The literary prizes are awarded to writers in different genres such as novel, short story and poetry in recognition of their literary excellence for the publication. The recipient of the award will receive $3,500.

Call for Submissions for Hadiah Persuratan

Submissions and nominations are now closed, the awards ceremony is on 11 November 2023.

If you require any assistance or have further enquiries, please email *Ms Celine ([email protected]) or Ms Alya ([email protected]), or contact Ms Celine at 6342 5125.