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MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF
TRANSLATION & BOOKS

(ITBM)
www.itbm.com.my

BACKGROUND OF ITBM

Date of  14 September 1993
Establishment

Limited Company  Ministry of Finance Malaysia
 Ministry of Education

Malaysia

Aims of  Elevating the translation
Establishment industry in the country.

 Dealing with matters relating
to translation and
interpreting.

 Dealing with matters relating
to knowledge transfer at all
levels, both national and
international.

VISION

VII
To be the leading translation
organisation and publisher of
quality books in Malaysia.

MISSION

ITBM’s Core Business Nature

• Translation of documents/certificates/books in
all languages

• Publication of translated works and original
works

• Interpreting services

SERVICES

• Translation services for documents and
books

• Collaboration opportunities in translation
and publication of books (as co-publisher).

• Consultation services on translation and
publishing

TRANSLATION

• We provide quality translation services, besides
guaranteeing that each task is handled
diligently – the result of a dedicated team who
are experienced in handling all sorts of
documents quickly and accurately.

• At ITBM, we provide professional translation
services in all languages and fields at a
reasonable price.

PUBLICATION

• We offer publishing, editing and printing
services for works in Malay language as well as
other languages in the world.

• We also offer advisory and consultancy services
which cover processes from pre-publishing up
to printing. Advice and management of
publishing copyrights are also available to the
clients.

PUBLICATION

• The publishing services offered are of two
forms, namely, publishing of translated works
as well as of original works. The titles cover
various fields of knowledge and fictions to cater
to the demands from readers of all ages.

INTERPRETING

We provide interpreting services in all major
languages in the world for business, conferences
and diplomatic matters.

BUSINESS INTEREST:

• Translation of documents in all languages.
• New translation and publication collaboration

projects with foreign publishers for Malaysian
books and vice versa.
• Translation grant from foreign
governments/agencies.

TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS AND BOOKS



Title: Eco-Shift: Holistic Transformation
towards Environmental Sustainability
Author: Zaini Ujang
ISBN: 9789674608040
Year of Publication: 2018
Language: English
Category: General

Eco-shift means making radical changes that involves transformation in the way
of thinking, decision-making. In a community or corporation, eco-shift means
holistic transformation of an entity in its philosophies, policies, strategies,
governance, decision-making, financial, technical prowess, standard operating
procedures and practices for environmental sustainability. Eco-shift begins with
a state of mind and decision framework that could lead to major changes in
national policies, corporate strategies, personal lifestyle and cultural
transformation.

Title: Anti-Aging: 7 Secrets Of Holistic
Health
Author: Zainah Mokhtar
ISBN: 9789674601263
Year of Publication: 2016
Language: English
Category: General

Do you want to remain young?
Do you want to be healthy and physically attractive?
Do you want to always be dynamic and carry out a variety of tasks with full
dedication and motivation?
I am sure almost everyone would give the same answer : a resounding “Of
course!” If however, the question is slightly altered and it was asked : are you
ready to put everything into looking young, and becoming more healthy and
energetic? Most of us would probably say : ” We’ll see….”

Title: The Eternal Storm; Sekali Air Bah,
Selamanya Pasir Berubah

Author: Zulkifli Hamzah, Razak Aziz, Azy
Morni, Aminuddin Zakaria

ISBN: 9789670869964

Year of Publication: 2015

Language: English

Category: General

The Eternal Storm; Sekali Air Berubah, Selamanya Pasir Berubah is a
documentation of our experiences and insights into the worst floods in the
history of Malaysia that took place at the end of December 2014. With over
half a million people affected, massive rebuilding and development, physically,
psychologically or emotionally, is required. The proceeds of this book will go
towards the redevelopment of the communities located in the affected areas
mentioned in this book.

Title: Traditional Malay Medicinal Plants
Author: Muhammad Zakaria, Mustafa Ali
Mohd
ISBN: 9789830683850
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

Malaysia, like many other countries, is a nation that treasures its natural
environment of forests, jungles and thickets. Moreover, these woodland domains
also happen to be the greatest source of natural products that can be used for
medicinal purposes. Since the beginning of their history, the Malay people have
been using entire plants or their leaves, roots, stems, flowers or fruit as ingredients
for the preparation of traditional herbal medicine. This book is an invaluable guide
for people familiar with traditional medicine, as well as those who have an interest
in medicinal plants. the book may also be of use to professionals such as botanists,
phytochemists, doctors and pharmacologists.

Title: Halal: All That You Need To Know
Author: Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun Hashim
ISBN: 9789674300104
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: General

Halal: All that You Need To Know is a collection of articles covering a diverse range Halal lifestyle from food to
cosmetics, tourism to logistics and finance to pharmaceutics. Halal is defined as permissible by the Islamic law. It
exists in many aspects of life and comes with its counterpart toyyebah (pure and clean).
It is a standard that all Muslims must adhere to achieve not only the worldly benefits but also the spiritual gain
towards being closer to the Creator. Nevertheless, its wholesomeness is applicable and increasingly accepted across
communities and cultures. The Halal industry itself is a huge and exciting market which involves many stakeholders
form policy makers, raw material suppliers, manufacturers, retail and consumers. Each is responsible in ensuring the
successful Halal pipeline. Contributors are authors affiliated with the International Institute for Halal Research and
Training (INHART), IIUM who are actively involved in research, development and innovation as well as
implementation of Halal in the related field.
This book; Halal: All That You Need To Know, although presented as leisure reading is full of information on the many
facets of Halal. It will be valuable reading to all Halal stakeholders including the consumers. Together, the
understanding and cooperation between the Halal stakeholders across fields may help in promoting Halal as the
ultimate standard for the benefit of mankind. Let us embrace and live the Halal lifestyle!

Title: Natural Science From The
Worldview Of The Qur’an: An
Introduction Volume 1

Author: M. Kamal Hassan

ISBN: 9789674304591

Year of Publication: 2018

Language: English

Category: General

As the first of the three-volume work on natural science for secondary school students, volume one serves as the foundation for the subsequent
volumes. The introduction and CHAPTER 1 lay the qur’anic worldview as the foundational premise in relation to the study and pursuit of natural
science. It then embarks on explaining the nature of the discipline and how a scientific experience from a scientist is shared with and assessed by
other scientists in the same field, which eventually renders the initial scientific experience into knowledge.

This is followed by CHAPTER 2 whose theme “man, matter and living things” opens with the creation of “man”, before delving into cells as units
of life. The variety and classification of living things as well as microorganisms and infectious diseases are explored, ahead of a systematic
discussion on matter, chemical formulae and equations, which is the key in the understanding of chemistry and its impacts on our daily life. The
classification of elements as portrayed in the periodic table wraps up this chapter, with emphasis on the active order, proportion and sustenance
by Allah the most gracious inherent in the universal kingdom of his creations.

CHAPTER 3, the last chapter of this volume deals with the theme “interactions and interdependence”. To understand ourselves and the world
better, we must have knowledge and appreciation of the diversity of the flora and fauna and how they interact in their respective environments.
Our environment which is made up of air, water and myriads of other constituents must be better understood for a sustainable complementary
symbiosis with our surroundings. This volume concludes with a study devoted to the incredible element - carbon - and the massive arrays of
compounds it forms and how the bear on us and within us. Learning the above would inspire readers to want to know more about the subjects
concerned and initiate self study on areas of interest.

Title: Natural Science From The
Worldview Of The Qur’an: An
Introduction Volume 2

Author: M. Kamal Hassan

ISBN: 9789674304607

Year of Publication: 2018

Language: English

Category: General

This book, the second of a three-volume work in natural science for secondary school students, consists of three chapters. Energy is
that which stirs our world to life and is so much in demand today. “energy, dynamics and motion” is thus the theme of CHAPTER 1,
which explores the various forms and sources of energy created by Allah the most gracious, the different technologies available on
how best to harness them and the problems associated with these. The vehemently debated nuclear energy is allotted a special
focus keeping in view of all the implications, responsibilities and precautions. With energy, there is force, which in turn sets matter in
motion with or without us realising it. The chapter elaborates on dynamics, support in the structures of organisms and the
physiology of their movements, followed by an exploration of the physics of motion.

CHAPTER 2 looks into the details of “electricity and magnetism”, the interplay between the two, the generation of electricity and the
various applications of electro-magnetism. This is followed by the subject of lights, a form of energy in the family of electromagnetic
radiation. Included in the discussions on light is colour, and sight – the God-given aperture that lets us perceive the beautiful world
that he created.

The discussions on energy continues in CHAPTER 3 with the theme “chemical thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibria”, providing
the foundation for understanding chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, with a thorough treatment on rates of reactions. The
subject of equilibrium apparent in every level of cosmic existence as a sign (ayah) of the grandeur of the plan, order and intelligence
of Allah’s creativeness, artistry and impeccable design. The chapter concludes with a brief qualitative reflection on entropy.

Title: Natural Science From The
Worldview Of The Qur’an: An
Introduction Volume 3

Author: M. Kamal Hassan

ISBN: 9789674304614

Year of Publication: 2018

Language: English

Category: General

Volume three, the last of a three-volume work on natural science for secondary school students, consists of three chapters.

CHAPTER 1 carries the theme “management of the environment, balance, sustainability and the continuity of life”. It starts with an elaboration
of biodiversity followed by the nature of interdependence among living things and the environment. What naturally follow are matters of
concern in regards to the preservation and conversation of the environment, which are of great importance and pivotal concern in the qur’anic
worldview. The world around us is visualised through our senses. Since our daily living depends on them, the matter of nutrition and production
of food is dealt with. The physiological functions of living things on which life depends so much, such as circulation, reproduction, coordination
and heredity are elaborated upon.

CHAPTER 2 discusses broad aspects of “technology and development”. These include the physics of strength and stability, machine, information
and communication technology, chemicals in industry, food production, food technology, biotechnology and the developments of various
synthetic material used in industries. Technological knowhow, awareness, accountability and responsibility are the key elements stressed.

“Astronomy and space exploration” being the theme of CHAPTER 3, the last chapter of this work, looks at the bigger picture of the universe. It
traverses the inner and outer regions of our solar system and into space with a glimpse of the star and galaxies that litter the vastness of the
universe with their beautiful twinkling lights that have been the subject of intrigue, awe and wonder; guiding caravans of travellers, ships and
scientists since ancient time. Thus N.S.W.V.Q. concludes with a gesture that welcomes learners of all to unlock their hearts and read the signs of
Allah the most gracious in his two books - the Qur’an and the cosmos…

Title: Sang Kancil and The Tiger Cub
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600334
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

Sang Kancil is sitting by a pool and staring into space, listening to the croaking
of the frogs. Mother Tiger surprised by Kancil’s behaviour. He tells her that he is
teaching the frogs to read, so Mother Toger brings her Tiger Cub to Kancil to be
taught by him. Kancil tells the cub to copy the frogs; croaking, but the cub
cannot so Kancil hits him with a rattan, marking the cub’s back. Sang Kancil
then leaves in search of food. He becomes cought in Uncle Tani’s trap and
pretends to play dead. When Uncle Tani throws him on the ground, Kancil gets
up, dances happily and runs off into the jungle.

Title: Sang Kancil and The Tiger
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600419
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

Sang Kancil really wants to eat venison but he is small and unable to hunt. he
asks help from Tiger, telling him to play dead. When the animals arrive, Kancil
then gives a signal and Tiger pounces and kills Deer. The meat is then divided
into two parts and smoked. While Kancil is sleeping, his fangs must not be
touched, but tiger refuses to listen. Then when Tiger falls asleep, Kancil eats up
Tiger’s share of the venison and replaces it with the bark of the tree.

Title: Sang Kancil and The Snail
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600358
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

Sang Kancil looks down on Snail, who walks very slowly. Sang Kancil and Snail
agree to have a race the following week. Snail then calls his friend who live in
the swamp and the river, and comes up with a plan -the snail at the fornt of the
line will answer whenever Sang Kancil calls out his name. On the day of the
race, Sang Kancil runs his best and when he is away from the starting line, he
calls out to Snail. The Snail right at the front answers him. This continues until
Sang Kancil is veri tired from running and his legs ache. In the end, Kancil
admits he has lost to Snail and promises never to be arrogant again.

Title: Sang Kancil and The Scarecrow
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600402
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

While poking his tounge at and kicking the scarecrow guarding the dry paddy.
Sang Kancil does not notice there is gum on the scarecrow’s body and he get
stuck. He tries to escape but cannot. Uncle Tani turns up and puts Kancil in the
chicken coop. Uncle Tani’s wife then prepares to cook. Kancil becomes sad, but
then an idea comes to him when Uncle Tani’s dog approaches the chicken
coop. Kancil tells the dog that he is being made to marry Uncle Tani’s daughter.
The dog is only too glad to replace him and opens the chicken coop door,
allowing kancil to flee. Uncle Tani is furious and beats the dog.

Title: Sang Kancil and The Old Tiger
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600389
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

An Old Tiger tells the animal that he wants to live with them in the jungle, where
Elephant is the leader . Elephant and the other animals do not agree. Tiger then
tricks them saying that he has seen two hunters wandering around their jungle.
Each night that follows, Tiger asks one of the animals to stand guard with him and
soon Deer, Roe and other animals are eaten by him. Elephant becomes angry and
fights with Tiger but Elephant loses and its forces to give one animal a day to Tiger.
When Kancil is called to help, he meets with Tiger and tells him that another tiger
has come to their place. Tiger becomes angry and Kancil is made to take him to the
edge of a pool in the light of the full moon. Tiger attacks his reflection in the pool
and eventually sinks into the mud at the bottom.

Title: Sang kancil And The Magic Belt
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600372
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

In this tale, Sang Kancil tricks Tiger three times, Firstly, when Kancil claims he is
standing watch over Raja Solomon’s gong, which is actually a hornet’s nest.
When Tiger knocks the gong, he is stung by hornets. Secondly when Sang Kancil
claims to be looking after Raja Solomon’s flute. Tiger’s tongue gets caught on
bamboo when he tries to blow the flute. Thirdly, Kancil tricks Tiger when Kancil
claims to be wearing a magic belt, which is in fact Pythin, who has wound
himself around Kancil. Once again, Tiger is fooled by Sang Kancil.

Title: Sang Kancil and The Giant
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600327
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

The appearance of a Giant in the jungle worries the animals that live there.
Elephant, Gaur, Monkey, Deer and the rest of the animals decide to meet Sang
Kancil and ask his advice to deal with the problem. Kancil devises a trick using
rattan, which he claims is a gift form Raja Solomon that will ease an aching
body. The Giant wants to get rid of his pain, lets Kancil bind the rattan around
him as tightly as he can. The Giant dies from being bound so tightly and Kancil
is considered a hero, except by Tiger, who never stops wanting to get him.

Title: Sang Kancil In The Well
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600365
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

Annoyed by Monkey’s taunts, Sang Kancil wanders off in search of young
shoots and accidentally falls into a dried-up well. He tries to escape but is
trapped, so he begins to sing a loudly as he can. This attracts Tiger’s attention
and Kancil tricks him by saying that he is hiding in the well because the sky is
about tp fall. Tiger asks to come in too, and Kancil eventually agrees. Soon,
after that Elephant, Gaour, Deer and the other animals join them in the well.
kancil begins to tickle Elephant, who gets angry and throws him out of the well.
Outside, Kancil laughs because all the other animals have been fooled.

Title: Sang Kancil Becomes A Judge
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Jaafar Taib
Translator: Linda Tan, Peter Duke
ISBN: 9789674600341
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: English
Category: General

Two men come to see Raja Solomon complaining that the adze that one of them borrowed from
the other has been eaten by worms. Kancil, who was asked to judge between them, heads to the
river and bathes in lime juice. When he gets out of the river, Kancil rolls around on the ground. He
tells Raja Solomon that the river is on fire and because he was worried that the palace would catch
fire, he rolled around the on the ground to put out the fire. They do no believe Kancil’s story and
then he admits that he did not believe their story either for it is impossible for an adze to be eaten
by worms.

A merchant then claims that his neighbours who are orphans should pay him 1,000 gold coins.
After finding out that the orphans had never eaten anything from the merchant’s house, the judge
Sang Kancil orders that the merchant be repaid by the sound of a gold coin dropping on the floor
1,000 times.

Title: Town Boy (Japanese)
Author: Lat
ISBN: 9784904575475
Year of Publication: 2015
Language: Jepun
Category: Malaysiana

Town Boy by Lat in Japanese edition is published by Institut Terjemahan & Buku
Malaysia in collaboration with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Press.

Title: Lat The Kampung Boy (Tifl Al-
Qaryah) (Arab)
Author: Lat
ISBN: 9789830685465
Year of Publication: 2010
Language: Arab
Category: Malaysiana

This is a timeless favourite in Southeast Asia. It recounts the life of Mat, a
muslim boy in rural Malaysia in the 1950s, while the traditional life in his village
gradually disappears.

When Mat leaves for boarding school, he can only hope his kampung will still
be there when he returns.

Title: Makyung: The Mystical Heritage of
Malaysia
Author: Rahimidin Zahari, Sutung Umar RS
ISBN: 9789830686011
Year of Publication: 2011
Language: English
Category: Malaysiana

Conferred the Masterpiece of the Oral & Intangible Heritage of Humanity award in 2005 by UNESCO, Malaysia’s Makyung is a
veritable feast for the senses.

A traditional dance theatre offering a sensory mosaic of gestures, singing, music and dancing, Makyung is a living inheritance that is
without doubt experiencing a revival as it enchants audiences worldwide.

From the narrative gift to the verbal wit of its actors, a Makyung performance constantly evolves. Although there is no script, the
improvisations enthrall audiences to return for more.

Rahimidin Zahari, a renowned writer, poet and acclaimed puppeteer of the traditional art of Shadow Play (Wayang Kulit), for the first
time compiles in this book a walk-through of this intricate performance enabling readers the opportunity to glimpse into a beautiful
yet mystical ancient theatre that is carving a niche in today’s contemporary arts scene.

Sutung Omar RS, or as he is popularly known, Wan Omar, is a respected poet, novelist and short-story writer. To date amongst his
published works are three volumes of an anthology of poems for children and various literary reviews. He is a Malaysian laureate
who is passionate about the preservation of Malaysian performing arts.

Title: Wayang Kulit: The Folk Epic of The
Malay Archipelago
Author: Rahimidin Zahari
ISBN: 9789674300029
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: Malaysiana

Wayang Kulit: The Folk Epic of the Malay Archipelago documents a traditional theatrical, genre that was
previously very popular among Malay society, but it is gradually disappearing with the passage of time. This
form of folk art, whick flourished for centuries through an oral tradition, was the platform on which
entertainers or storytellers enchanted local communities of the Malay Archipelago.

This book documents the various aspects of the Malaysian shadow play, including the historical development,
the role of the puppet master, stage design, techniques of puppet manipulation, musical instruments, stories
and story concept, character and characterisation, rituals, script, and legendary figures in this field. This book
will provide useful information to the younger generation as a source of reference. This book will not
disappoint readers who wish to widen their knowledge of the Malaysian shadow play.

Rahimidin Zahari is a renowned writer, poet, aesthete and acclaimed puppeteer of the traditional art of
Shadow Play (Wayang Kulit). He has now for the first time compiled in this book a walk-through of this
intricate performance, providing the reader with the opportunity to glimpse into the enchanting world of the
shadow play, the folk epic of the Malay Archipelago.

Title: Kampung Si Fatimah
Author: Iain Buchanan
Translator: Muhammad Haji Salleh
ISBN: 9789674605841
Year of Publication: 2017
Language: Melayu
Category: Malaysiana

Fatimah's kampung was the last kampung the city consumed. It was a small kampung, which Fatimah's moyang had
begun when he built a house from the forest. Neraby was the keramat, with its doves and its sacred tree. And on the
hill was the last patch of forest, where great rattans grew and tigers hid.

For generations, the keramat had kept the kampung and its forest safe from Development. Every where else, villages
had been flattened, precious landmarks destroyed. But Fatimah had been blessed: she still lived in the house her
moyang had built, and she could still hear the banana leaves clatter in the rain outside her window. She could explore
the keramat, talk to the doves... and still walk in the shade of ancient trees.

Then Development came. The forest was cut down, the kampung demolished, and a great factory went up. But it was
not the end of the house that Fatimah's moyang had built. And it was not the end for the doves in the keramat, when
their home too was finally flattened... Or for the tiger that had haunted Fatimah's thouhts for so long.

Fatimah's story is a parable, for children and adults, about a fast-changing world. It is a reminder of how wonderful
the world can be, and a warning of how barren we can let it become.

Title: Ustaz (Bahasa Arab)
Author: S. Othman Kelantan
ISBN: 9789830684741
Year of Publication: 2010
Language: Arab
Category: Malaysian Literature

Ustaz portrays a story of love that is pure. Although it dazzles the senses with
beauty, elegance of character, exquisiteness of words and materialistic
distractions, it never ethics and guidance in order to continually foster faith and
consciousness of God.aims to exclude Muslim

Title: ‘Ayn: Poems of Faith
Author: Kemala
Translator: Hafiz Arif
ISBN: 9789830684857
Year of Publication: 2010
Language: Inggeris
Category: Malaysian Literature

Kemala’s poetry draws upon the long traditions of Malay poetry, the majesty of the Qur’an and the
themes of Sufi thought. The exploration of meaning and mysticism is the core of Kemala’s work, the
theme for which poetry and poetry alone is suited.
-Merryl Wyn Devies, Inquiry, September 1987.

Kemala frequently resorts through the technique of dialogue. He speaks to his God, to himslef and to the
reader. It is not at all uncommon that the attentive almost transparent figure exists solely in the mind of
the poet himself.
- Oliver Friggieri, Malta (1987).

Kemala portrays this major theme and the components through the lines of poems which are rhythmic,
and the decorated with images from the Qur’an and Islamic values.
- Muhammad Salleh Yaapar, Penang (1988).

Title: The Morning Post
Author: A. Samad Said
ISBN: 9789830684376
Year of Publication: 2009
Language: Inggeris
Category: Malaysian Literature

The Morning Post traces and explains the complications in the life of a pre-war
journalist who no longer understands and is unable to adapt himself to the
changed conditions and development in the newspaper atmosphere of today.
Everything that happens now touches the sensitivity and standing of this
journalist. This novel possesses elements of legend, history, archeology,
astronomy and politics wrapped up in a form of mystic realism, a branch of
literature which is strong in Latin America and influencing the world of art in
the West.

Title: Beyond Yamashita and Percival
Author: Shaari Isa
ISBN: 9789674608262
Year Published: 2019
Language: Inggeris
Category: Malaysian Literature

This novel is set against the background of the Malay Peninsula and Singapore during the Second World years of 1941 to 1945. As implied from
the title, is is not merely a story about two generals, Yamashita and Percival, but also the effect of their decisions upon the lives of people who
were caught in the war the British residents and the locals of diverse cultures.
The novel focuses on the theme of love and war. It discusses the frailties of human emotion that led to both. It portrays the lives of the various
societies there at the time before, during and after the outbreak of the war: first the British, the elite society during the colonial years with their
comfortable life, quite ignorant of Japanese clandestine activities, which were to have such a profound effect on their lives soon after. Amidst all
these the novel also portrays the love, illicit and otherwise that inevitably grew out the events related to the war.
In addition, the novel also looks at other parts of the social environment, at the effects of the war on the local population: the Malays who saw
the war as an opportunity to prepare themselves towards self-government and independence; the Chinese who looked upon the Japanese as
their bitter enemies for invading their homeland, China, and who must opposed at all costs; the Indians who were indifferent to all events
around them; their main concern being to earn just enough for themselves and for their families back home in India.
This is a novel dominated by historical facts related to the war period interlaced with fictional events related to the life and the loves of the
fictional characters during the war. It carries a message about the meaninglessness of war; that pride of the victor is just temporary and trivial
but the human suffering caused by the war is unfathomable and simply unforgivable.
Shaari Isa has equal love for academic and creative writings. He began his career as a teacher and subsequently became a professional
accountant and a university lecturer. His writings reflects his deep concern for social order, clear thinking and human happiness. He lives in
Kuala Lumpur.

Title: Pilgrimage to The Orient
Author: Md. Salleh Yaapar
ISBN: 9789830683522
Year of Publication: 2009
Language: English
Category: Literature

This book presents a critical consideration of literary theory and methodology
developed within Western modern and post-modern cultures, but imposed on Oriental
literatures.
It strongly argues in favour of the application of Oriental theories and methodologies for
the appreciation of Oriental literatures.
There is as yet no other book that discusses issues in the context of current
developments with in literature and related disciplines with such clarity and
comprehensiveness. This book contributes significantly towards the development of an
appropriate discipline of literary knowledge and a national corpus with its own identity.

Title: Potrait of a Woman
Author: S. Othman Kelantan
ISBN: 9789674300050
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: Literature

This novel is a tribute to the strength of a Kelantanese woman from a well-known family. It is an acknowledgment of
her resilience, patience, steadfastness, sincerity and acceptance. Beginning with the family’s move from town to a
small village, through a series of heartbreaking events that occur-the death of a beloved father, the successive tragic
deaths of one child after another, then the loss of a loving husband just before the Japanese occupation of Malaya-
we witness at Siti Musalmah’s unflinching faith and determination in facing life’s trails.

As a woman, Siti Musalmah would find that overcoming these problems seems almost insurmountable - the merciless
nature of Japanese soldiers, the difficulties of life as a young widow, the stresses of providing for a large family and
the twists and turns arising from human folly and fancies. And yet, as a woman spiritually strong, Siti Musalmah
would dedicate her life to the physical and spiritual nurturing of her family and the community of which she was a
part.

Portrait of a Woman is a realistic portrayal that celebrates the noble qualities of that large group of truly courageous
women who are God-fearing, open-hearted and accepting; women who are to overcome very vicissitude of life with
patience and serenity, and ultimately achieve fulfillment.

Title: Rope of Ash
Author: Shahnon Ahmad
ISBN: 9789830688206
Year of Publication: 2012
Language: English
Category: Literature

Rope of Ash is set in the village of Banggul Derdap, with its rice-fields, thatched wooden
houses and small mosque. It is a tale of bitter hatred, in which one family is pitted
against the whole village in defence of what the family members believe to be
traditional values connecting them to the earth. Over this small and intimate society
prowl the violent forces of nature, including a marauding tiger.

The characters are starkly depicted, and the universal theme of the social outcast and
scapegoat is interwoven with that of social change. The emotional tensions that exist
and grow unchecked in a small community are precisely, yet subtly described. Death
may rule but life is triumphant. Regardless of the existent tensions, the village must
eventually reunite if it is to survive.

Title: Scattered Bones
Author: Usman Awang
ISBN: 9789830683096
Year of Publication: 2009
Language: English
Category: Literature

Part of this book is autobiographical while the other part relates
the author’s experience as a policeman.

Set in Malaya during the Emergency after World War II, it protrays
the hardships of people resulting from the devastating war, and
the conflict between the British colonists and the Malayan
communists.

Title: The Last Days of An Artist
Author: Anwar Ridhwan
ISBN: 9789830684116
Year of Publication: 2009
Language: English
Category: Literature

Part of this book is autobiographical while the other part relates
the author’s experience as a policeman.

Set in Malaya during the Emergency after World War II, it protrays
the hardships of people resulting from the devastating war, and
the conflict between the British colonists and the Malayan
communists.

Title: Fun Through Learning Series: Bawang
Merah Bawang Putih
Author: Filzah Ibrahim
ISBN: 9789674301361
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: Children's Literature

Bawang Merah is a pretty girl with a hardlife. Her stepmother and
stepsister, Bawang Putih, always treat her bad. One day, the
apperance of Prince Riyaudin brings about a change to the life of
Bawang Merah. What happens to Bawang Merah, her stepmother
and her stepsister?

Title: Fun Through Learning Series: Entimuk
and Kejuang
Author: Isabella Jali
ISBN: 9789674301378
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: Children's Literature

Once upon a time, there lived two sisters, Entimuk and Kejuang.
After the death of their parents, greediness turns Kejuang into a
very selfish person. Who cares about herself more than her little
sister, Entimuk. One day, trouble appears and Kejuang loses much!

Title: Fun Through Learning Series:
Tanggang
Author: Ramsiyah Amir
ISBN: 9789674301323
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: Children's Literature

This story is about the life of a hard-working man, named
Tanggang. After becoming rich and marrying Princess Intan
Zulaikha, Tanggang forgets his own beginnings. His broken-
hearted parents say a prayer to God, who deals with Tanggang,
the ungrateful son.

Title: Fun Through Learning Series: The
Brave Queen
Author: Zainun Mustapha
ISBN: 9789674301347
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: Children's Literature

After the death of Sultan Zamin, Queen Aznun becomes the ruler
of Kembayat Utama. Under her rule, Kembayat Utama becomes a
very peaceful kingdom. One day, a giant attacks Kembayat Utama!
What does Queen Aznun do to protect her kingdom?

Title: Fun Through Learning Series: The
King's Messenger - The Parrot
Author: Muhammad Nur Adzim
ISBN: 9789674301330
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: Children's Literature

Once, there was a kingdom known as Inderasari. The king truly
loved the Parrot and always believed everything the Parrot said.
The mischievous Parrot creates much trouble and then misfortune
happens to Inderasari.

Title: Fun Through Learning Series: The
Gold Paddy
Author: Zainun Mustapha
ISBN: 9789674301316
Year of Publication: 2013
Language: English
Category: Children's Literature

"Good deeds are paid with goodness in return," said Pak Alang.
Pak Alang and Mak Alang always believe in kindness and
goodness. What is the cause of their paddy field turning into
gold? Read this amazing book to find out!