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Copyright © 2008 Angkatan Sasterawan '50
The Angkatan Sasterawan '50 (Asas '50) Publications Bureau, spearheaded by Mr Mohd Pitchay Gani BMAA and closely assisted by Mr Muhd Irwan Jamal, has been a vital component in the association's thrust towards becoming a dynamic literary institution in Singapore. Committed to producing works of high calibre, the bureau has always put quality as a top priority in its work ethos. As a result, the past 5 years have witnessed the release of landmark and even award-winning works.
Notable mentions are
Melayu Singapura dalam Kritikan by Mohd Pitchay Gani BMAA (2002)
A collection of critical pieces by renowned essayist and linguist, this book was very much a contemporary re-look into the issues close to the Singaporean Malay community.
Leksikon: Direktori Penulis Melayu Pasca 1965 edited by Mohd Pitchay Gani BMAA (2005)
Leksikon was Asas 50's concerted effort to recognize the contributions made by our writers past and present, in this first of its kind literary directory in Singapore.
Petikan Rasa: Extracts of Feelings by Abdul Ghani Hamid (2005)
Conceived by Cultural Medallion recipient Abdul Ghani Hamid, Petikan Rasa/Extracts of Feelings was the archetype anthology of poetry and paintings, written in Malay and English.
Dari Gerhana ke Puncak Purnama edited by Mohd Pitchay Gani BMAA (2005)
Released in memorium of Asas '50 55 th birthday, this award-winning historical biography says it all about the trials and tribulations this literary association had been put through to survive till this very millennium.
Dalam Merenung Dalam by Masuri SN (2006)
A collection of essays by Singapore's legendary and most iconic of literary figures, Masuri SN, Dalam Merenung Dalam is a gem of a book in order to deconstruct the thoughts of the Malay community's favourite literary son.
Sanggan Budaya by Aliman Hassan (2007)
Recognizing its niche in producing landmark works, the bureau released a cultural directory by another literary giant, Aliman Hassan; a pedagogical treasure in this age of MTV and the Internet.
Purnama Senja compiled by A. Samat Ali and Mohd Latiff Mohd (2007)
Purnama Senja marked a new direction in Asas 50's aim in creating literature for the masses, only this time, this short story anthology is a manifestation of bringing literature to the youths.
Books aside, the bureau also piloted its newsletter project, Berita@Asas '50 in 2006. After 5 metamorphizing issues, the newsletter will embark on its own paradigm shift as the bureau will experiment with its literary education magazine project in 2008. Aptly named IDEA, the magazine will be led by editor-in-chief, Muhd Irwan Jamal, designers Norazian Md Yahya and Nur Shahidah Hafizza as well as its team of writers like Muhd Herwanto and Fauzani Azima . IDEA will be a quarterly literary fix as its writers will cover literary activities, share literary notes and works with students, teachers and readers with a keen affinity and passion for Malay literature.
The Angkatan Sasterawan '50 publications bureau would also like to thank our partners, namely, the National Arts Council (NAC), the National Library Board (NLB), Jamiyah, Andalus and many more for their undying support for the Malay literary arts in Singapore.