50 BEST MALAYSIAN TITLES 2020/2021

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26# BUKIT JINGGA SAKTI
(Hill Jingga Sakti)
Bukit Jingga Sakti contains 30 short stories
chosen from three titles in Siti Zainon Ismail’s
collection of short stories. As a Malaysian novelist,
short story writer, poet, and academician,
Siti Zainon Ismail who is our 12th Malaysian
Laurette had chosen the collection of short
stories in this multi-genre novel book based on
her contribution to the field of literature.
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Author: Siti Zainon Ismail
Publisher: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Size: 11.5cm x 18.4cm
Pages: 302
ISBN: 9789834926977

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27# JEJAK HILANG YANG PULANG
(The Return of the Lost Track)

This book is about Zullafi and Alfiera’s family. Brown, a volunteer
English instructor who had previously lived with them, was a
personal friend of theirs. Brown smuggled Khair to England when
Alfiera died while giving birth to Khair, who was identified as
having autism. When Khair’s son Qaem attempts to locate Limbang,
his father’s origins, the situation thickens even further.
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Author: Abang Median Abang Said
Publisher: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Size: 11.5cm x 18.4cm
Pages: 331
ISBN: 9789834929343

28# MOUNT CHA
Climbing Mount Cha is like unravelling the dreams and spiritual
journey of Muhammad. He is entangled in a network embodied in
friendship and spiritual demands. Time can change everything,
dad said. But can it solve its long and complex search and
climbing crisis?
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Author: Malim Ghozali PK
Publisher: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Size: 11.5cm x 18.4cm
Pages: 223
ISBN: 9789834929534

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29# PUISI UNTUK MAHARANI
(Poetry for the Maharani)

This beautiful 184-paged book is a collection of
171 heartfelt poems. It has three (3) segments
with its peculiar theme. In the first segment,
the poems touch on emotion, intellect, family,
spirituality, and the author’s thoughts on
numerous issues.

The second segment reflects the author’s
travel experiences around the globe. She
is continuously humbled by the beauty of
the world and by her observation of human
interaction. Her poems are laden with figurative
languages and representative images. In the
third segment, she describes natural phenomena
while discovering the purpose of life.
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Author: Barupawati Utamaju
Publisher: Pejuang Media
Size: 15.3cm x 22.9cm
Pages: 184
ISBN: 9789671455142

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30# SELAMAT TINGGAL
PURNAMA - Strain Pertama
(Farewell Full Moon − First Strain)
The life of a well-known artist, Latif Purnama
of Nusaraya in a time where people had to
accumulate a certain amount of “credit” to
prove that they are entitled to live on Earth.
Those who did not meet the minimum credit
level will be sentenced to death.
The famous artist has it all: good looks, a melodious
voice, a brilliant personality, and achievements
that no Nusaraya has ever achieved.
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Author: Teme Abdullah
Publisher: Iman Publication Sdn. Bhd.
Size: 12.8cm x 18.9cm
Pages: 307
ISBN: 9789832423959

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31# PERSIS (Precise)
Ayra has amnesia after consciousness from
coma. Her ability to see the past caused her to
discover something surprising.
She needs to get involved in the biggest
criminal group after being hunted in order to
save her twins sister.
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Author: Ema Deesyiaqis
Publisher: Prolog Media
Size: 12cm x 18.4cm
Pages: 295
ISBN: 9789671751565

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32# WHERE TRENDS CONVERGE
OPPORTUNITIES EMERGE

The last decade stood witness to an
unprecedented, widespread convergence of
industries and innovations that spurred a
proliferation of industry-disrupting concepts
which gave birth to new economic trends.

Where Trends Converge Opportunities Emerge
explores those trends, their inevitable
convergence, and the opportunities that show
up at their intersections. Such is the pace of
the current revolutionary and evolutionary
innovations that humanity is predicted to
change more in the next 20 years than it
had before.

The Trend Convergence Matrix (TCMx) allows you
to converge unprecedented factors into a trend
and test their effects on the trend behaviour.
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Author: Alan TH Khoo
Publisher: Millennia Comms Services
Size: 15.3cm x 22.9cm
Pages: 139
ISBN: 9789671805510

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33# ISLAM: KESIHATAN MENTAL
DAN NEUROPSIKIATRI
(Islam: Mental Health and
Neuropsychiatry)

The must-read book about the contemporary
issue of mental health and neuropsychiatry
from Islamic perspective are compiled in just
one single book.

The book covers on multiple dimension of
neuroscience and Islam issues in medical
fraternity and provide a better understanding
on mental health issues.
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Editors: Mohd. Zaidi bin Ismail & Norkumala
binti Awang
Publisher: IKIM Press
Size: 15.3cm x 22.9cm
Pages: 131
ISBN: 9789832718772

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34# AHMAD IBRAHIM: SAHSIAH,
PEMIKIRAN & SUMBANGAN
ILMIAH (Ahmad Ibrahim:
Personality, Thoughts &
Scholarly Contribution)
This enticed piece of writing is about the
walks of Almarhum Professor Emeritus Ahmad
Mohamed Ibrahim, widely known as Professor
Ahmad Ibrahim.
Respected as an influential figure, his prolific
contribution is the field of Islamic Laws in
Malaysia are beyond acknowledgment.
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Editor: Siti Shamsiah binti Md Supi
Publisher: IKIM Press
Size: 15.9cm x 23.5cm
Pages: 516
ISBN: 9789832718734

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35# 40 HADIS PELESTARIAN ALAM SEKITAR
(40 Hadith of Environmental Sustainability)
40 Hadis Pelestarian Alam Sekitar presents principles and
practices inspired by 40 selected sahih and hasan Hadith.
The author proposes ideas based on the teachings of the Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him) within the context of contemporary
environmental preservation from the aspects of tawhid and fiqh,
accompanied with scientific facts and empirical research.
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Authors: Zaini Ujang & Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff
Publisher: Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books
Size: 17.8cm x 24.8cm
Pages: 637
ISBN: 9789674608460

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36# SENI BERFIKIR KREATIF
UNTUK BISNES DAN HIDUP
(The Art of Creative Thinking for
Business and Life)
Creative thinking does not depend on self-
efficacy alone. Triggering creative ideas also
comes from team readiness and customer
acceptance of ideas that turn out to be true.
Discover the ability to seek out solutions to
complex problems in any given situation.
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Authors: Ainon Mohd & Zamri Mohamad
Publisher: PTS Publishing House Sdn. Bhd.
Size: 13.4cm x 19.4cm
Pages: 248
ISBN: 9789674814731

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37# PERSONALITI KEJAYAAN:
MINDA – DISIPLIN –
KEMAHIRAN (Personality of
Success: Mind – Discipline – Skills)
The Personality of Success delves into the
importance of Mind, Discipline and Skills in
order to accomplish desired dreams and goals.
The writer, Datuk Dr Mohd Daud Bakar explains
how the mind can strive to ward off failure
or defeat, the soul can fight negativity and
acquire all the skills necessary to climb the
ladder of success.
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Author: Mohd Daud Bakar
Publisher: Amanie Media Sdn. Bhd.
Size: 12.6cm x 19.5cm
Pages: 98
ISBN: 9789672302193

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38# SENI BERFIKIR YANG
HILANG (The Lost Art of
Thinking)

Life would be so much easier if we could
just ignore the problems that are plaguing
our community today. It is, unfortunately,
impossible! These conflicts will continue to
exist and loom over us. We will be easily
swayed by the opinions of others if we do not
have clear principles.

Maybe it’s time to take a step back and look at
all these issues from a different perspective.
Through the book Seni Berfikir yang Hilang,
Hasrizal Abdul Jamil explores six branches of
knowledge that we should master.
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Author: Hasrizal Abdul Jamil
Publisher: Iman Publication Sdn. Bhd.
Size: 14.8cm x 20.9cm
Pages: 262
ISBN: 9789832423881

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39# THE SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
IN OUR SCARS: Emerging
from Personal Struggles
with Resilience

Despite the pain of enduring a personal
struggle or adversity, we frequently pretend to
be happy and put on a brave face for the rest
of the world. We fall into despair when we are
alone — for failing to overcome the struggles
that we carry silently in our hearts.

Author Liyana Musfirah takes readers on a
reflective journey of discovering the strength
that emerges from each of our painful and
scarring episodes.

This is the book that celebrates what God has
given women — the resilience to withstand
emotional, spiritual, or even physical hardships.
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Author: Liyana Musfirah
Publisher: Iman Publication Sdn. Bhd.
Size: 15.4cm x 21.5cm
Pages: 248
ISBN: 9789672459040

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40# PENDIAM? MEMAHAMI
PERSONALITI INTROVERT
DALAM DUNIA EKSTROVERT
(Quiescent? Understanding the
Introvert Personality in the
Extrovert World)

There are usually two types of people around us.

One is the Extrovert, who appears to be more
confident in public, more forwardthinking, and
well-known. Another is the introvert, who
appears passive, quiet, and rarely participates
in social activities.

Is it better to be an extrovert or an introvert? Is it
necessary for introverts to change and become
extroverts in order to be more successful?
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Authors: Aiman Amri & Aqila Masri
Publisher: Iman Publication Sdn. Bhd.
Size: 14.8cm x 21cm
Pages: 205
ISBN: 9789672459002

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41# NAIF (Naive)
Naif or Naive is a memoir about a young Malay
Muslim female student studying in the United
States in 1995 to complete her bachelor’s
degree education.
She faced discrimination and islamophobia
issues, in addition to loneliness but eventually
found love and friendship and rose to prominence.
The author’s invaluable series of experiences in
a foreign land provided invaluable insights that
led to her maturity in facing future challenges.
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Author: Mimi Salleh
Publisher: Dua Penulis PLT
Size: 13cm x 19.7cm
Pages: 182
ISBN: 9789671354995

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42# WORLD WITHOUT WALLS
Knowledge is power.

Language is symbolic.

Geography is destiny.

These three expressions are the factors that
can break the wall that brings differences
among human in the world in reaching
agreement and understanding one another.

The knowledge about international geopolitics is
the key to the survival of countries and nations,
and knowledge gained must be based on the
principles of Realism, Diplomacy and Patriotism.

These principles will be explained through
50 articles that have been written by the
writer over the past year on geopolitics and
international relations.
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Author: Ayman Rashdan Wong
Publisher: Patriots Publishing
Size: 14cm x 21cm
Pages: 214
ISBN: 9789672437093

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43# GENISIS: KOSMOLOGI DAN
DUNIA KUANTUM (Genisis:
Cosmology and the Quantum World)

Many people have learned about the contents
of the universe from black holes, stars and
galaxies to the unique nature of space-time.
However, more secrets are still unknown
especially the mysteries of dark energy, dark
matter and the prediction of the destruction
of nature. The smallest detail of the quantum
world has become the basis for understanding
reality and the basic blocks of creation.

The quantum world explores the forces and
energies that become the machinery to propel
a wide variety of amazing natural phenomenon.
Humans continue to move forward with an
impressive array of visions, from building a
galactic civilization, heading into the future,
moving beyond the speed of light to the
aspiration of finding an alien civilization.
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Author: Zamir Mohyedin
Publisher: Patriots Publishing
Size: 13cm x 19.5cm
Pages: 297
ISBN: 9789671354995

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44# THAT ONE CASE
A hospital is a battleground of life and death,
with people of all sorts of wounds and scars.
Being a healthcare worker means getting a
special peek into each of those intricately
wounded lives. Writers attempt to capture each
of the stories that have left lasting scars on
the memories of those they have worked with
in hospitals.

When they close their eyes, they will see that
one picture, which they will always remember.
Irony. Conflict. Motivation. Inspiration. Anxiety.
Panic. Sorrow. Laughter. Lessons. Fear. These
are the battlefield of life and death captured
in words, to let the readers see what they have
seen. What they can never forget.

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Authors: Dr Ahmad Zakimi, Dr Firdaus Hariri,
Dr Hayati Yasmin, Dr Adibah Abdullah, Dr
Zul Azlin, Dr Ahmad Faidhi, Dr Fahd Razy, Dr
Hana Hadzrami, Dietition Ruqayyah Muhd,
Dr Syamirulah Rahim, Dr Shafiq Said, Dr Alia
Ahmad, Dr Azlindarita @ Aisyah Abdullah,
SN Bel Nawhen, Dr Saza S, Aiman Amri, Dr
Kamarul Ariffin, Dr Nur Jalila Mohd Ariffin,
Dr Jacknaim, Dr Rostam, Therapist Mahfuzah

Zainol, Dr Huda Kamarudin & Dr Amirul Amzar
Publisher: Kata-Pilar Books
Size: 13cm x 19.7cm
Pages: 226
ISBN: 9789672014690

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45# MEMBINA BAKAT KREATIF
(Building Creative Talent)
This book is especially for those who want to
explore the field of creative writing. Malaysian
National Laureate Zurinah Hassan provides
guidance and techniques for writing poetry,
ways to express feelings and thoughts as well
as various sources to get ideas or inspiration.
To be a good writer, the importance of language
needs to be clearly understood. The writing
process requires diligence and craftsmanship.
Being diligent in reading and writing increases
knowledge and enriches vocabulary as well as
sharpens writing abilities.
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Author: Zurinah Hassan
Publisher: UniMAP Press
Size: 15.5cm x 22.5cm
Pages: 125
ISBN: 9789670922942

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46# I BELIEVE THEREFORE I AM
This book represents the stories about the
success of an author in which it imitates
his real-life experience from childhood and
factors that influenced him in achieving goals,
the leadership he possessed and different
innovations and issues he believed Islamic
countries had to bear.
Readers are expected to find inspiration in
believing one’s dream as well as to find balance
in achieving goals and personal life.
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Author: Noor Azizi Ismail
Publisher: UMK Press
Size: 15.8cm x 22.8cm
Pages: 267
ISBN: 9789672912101

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47# BERFIKIR TENTANG
PEMIKIRAN (Thinking About
Thoughts)
This book is a compilation of the author’s
thoughts, experiences and knowledge during
his dakwah and tarbiyah activities of the Islamic
movement in Malaysia. It also contains thoughts
gathered from readings and current issues.
Among them are issues faced by Islamic
organizations as well as existing theories. The
focus of this book is to invite the reader to
reevaluate the balance of thought and be able
to think in a broader and more complex context.
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Author: Syed Ahmad Fathi
Publisher: The Biblio Press
Size: 13cm x 20cm
Pages: 388
ISBN: 9789671854914

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48# CONQUERING EVEREST:
Do or Die Mission

The Everest is not a place for those who are
afraid. At the altitude of 8,848 metres, climbers
enter the death zone where bodily functions
could deteriorate. Azim Afif Ishak and his
team from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia have
planned the adventure since 2011.

In 2014, their first attempt to conquer the peak
was hampered by an ice avalanche in Khumbu
Icefall. Azim was determined to wave the Jalur
Gemilang at the top of the highest mountain.
Will Azim ever manage to make his way to the
peak of Mount Everest?

This is an inspirational true story of an ordinary
man and his journey to conquer Mount Everest.
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Author: Azim Afif
Publisher: Kasi Terbit PLT
Size: 15.3cm x 22.9cm
Pages: 239
ISBN: 9789671593097

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49# AKU, BUKU DAN KOTA
KAHERAH: Kembara Sang
Pencinta Buku (City of Cairo,
Books and Me: The Journey of a
Book Lover)
Aku, Buku dan Kaherah: Kembara Sang Pencinta
Buku is a memoir of a bookworm who lived in
Egypt for quite some time.
This book tells the story of how he was trapped
in the engrossing world of book charm more
than two decades ago when he was traveling
in search of knowledge in Cairo, Egypt.
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Author: Shahriman Jamalullayl
Publisher: Toko Buku Azbakia
Size: 14.7cm x 20.4cm
Pages: 242
ISBN: 9789671780305

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50# RAWATAN SAKIT CACINGAN
DALAM MANUSKRIP PERUBATAN
MELAYU (Intestinal Parasites
Treatment in Malay Medical Manuscript)

The Malay community is known for producing herbal
medicines to meet their healthcare needs. They are
knowledgeable about spices and local herbs, as well as
the appropriate method of intake and relevant safety
information. These treatments and prescriptions were
recorded in the Malay Medical Manuscripts.

This book not only describes the Manuscripts but
also discusses medical materials and their benefits
in treating worm disease. The combination of well-
established writers includes manuscript specialist and
experts in plant sciences.

A total of 25 treatment methods to cure worm disease
from seven Malay Medical Manuscripts are featured
reflecting their uniqueness in the medical tradition born
out of culture and their interaction with the environment.
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Authors: Muhammad Widus Sempo, Nazariyah
Yahaya, Malki Ahmad Nasir & Mohd Azmi Mohd Razif
Publisher: USIM Press
Size: 15.3cm x 22.9cm
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9789674407636

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