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Goodbye, K.S. Maniam

Anne James, performer

21-Feb-20 14:30

Goodbye, K.S. Maniam

Celebrated Malaysian writer and academic K.S. Maniam passed away on February 19. We pay tribute to him and look back at his legacy within the Malaysian literary landscape.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek


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