Often over-shadowed by Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace played a crucial part in the theory of evolution. Follow his adventures across Southeast Asia and Singapore with science historian John van Wyhe and journalist-writer Paul Sochaczewski as they tell us more about the intrepid explorer and naturalist.

Singapore and Malaysia have always been closely linked, and their Malay communities even more so. Writers from both sides of the Causeway look at the similarities and differences between Malay writing in the two countries. What inspires these writers and how can both sides help build up appreciative audiences?

This session is in Malay.


Perbincangan Panel: Membina Jambatan Baharu

Mengemukakan: S M Zakir, Mohamed Latiff Bin Mohamed, Nadiputra
Dimoderatkan oleh: Alfian Sa’at
Sabtu 3 Nov | 2.30ptg – 3.30ptg | Glass Hall, Singapore Art Museum | Pas Pesta

Singapura dan Malaysia sejak dahulu lagi mempunyai hubungan rapat, dan hubungan masyarakat Melayu dalam kedua-dua negara ternyata sangat erat. Para penulis dari kedua-dua belah Tambak Johor akan meninjau persamaan dan perbezaan yang terdapat dalam penulisan bahasa Melayu dalam kedua-dua negara. Apakah yang mengilhamkan para penulis ini dan bagaimana pula para penulis dari kedua-dua belah Tambak Johor membantu untuk membina khalayak yang menghargai sastera?

Sesi ini dalam Bahasa Melayu.

Traversing the colourful chaos of Mumbai and Manila to the hyper-urban landscape and heartlands of Singapore, this panel looks at works where the city is not a mere setting but a living, breathing character.

How much do literary awards matter? The lauded and critically acclaimed writers on this panel talk about the impact of winning an award, if that changes a writer’s motivation and if book sales can really be ignored.

Michael Cunningham’s appearance is supported by the United States Embassy, Singapore.