Seven Malaysian National Laureates will be given a monthly living allowance of RM5,000. We discuss the initiative and the role of the Sasterawan Negara within Malaysian society.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Sue Ann, Sumitra Selvaraj

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Categories:  Politics,  Law and Legal Matters,  Social Issues,  History,  People and Places

Tags:  Bigger Picture,  Daily Digest,  national laureates,  sasterawan negara,  monthly allowance,  literature,  writers,  local writers,