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Isa Kamari

イサ・カマリ

Isa Kamari

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1960 (Singapore)
Nationality
Singaporean
Languages
Malay, English
Religion
Islam
Residence History
Singapore

Career

Occupations
writer, poet, playwright, architect, Deputy director
Active Years
1993-2024
Affiliations
Land Transport Authority, Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee, Ministry of Education, Sirrfillsirr
Memberships
Malay Language Council, Sirrfillsirr
Influenced By
Attar of Nishapur
Nominations
Shortlisted for Singapore Literature Prize 2004 (Kiswah)

Education

National University of Singapore
Faculty of Architecture / Architecture
Degree: 学士(建築学)
Year of Graduation: 1988
Country: Singapore
National University of Malaysia
Malay Letters
Degree: マレー文学修士(Master of Philosophy)
Year of Graduation: 2008
Country: Malaysia

Awards

S.E.A. Write Award
2006
Organization: S.E.A. Write Award
Result: 受賞
Cultural Medallion
2007
Organization: National Arts Council of Singapore
Result: 受賞
Tun Seri Lanang Award
2009
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Satu Bumi

1998 novel

A novel about one earth

unitypeace
Translations
  • Translated into English and Chinese

Bibliography

  • Sumur Usia
  • Sketsa Minda
  • Satu Bumi
  • Menara
  • Kiswah
  • Tawassul
  • Atas Nama Cinta
  • Memeluk Gerhana
  • Rawa
  • Duka Tuan Bertakhta
  • Selendang Sukma
  • Tweet

Translations of Works

  • Many works translated into English and Chinese

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Malay-language literaturespiritual narrative
Recurring Motifs
Sufismlovequest for Godmaladies of the soul

Legacy

Prominent Singaporean Malay-language writer, recipient of the Cultural Medallion and S.E.A. Write Award, known for works infused with Sufi themes.

Trivia

  • Married to Sukmawati Sirat, who has translated several of his works.
  • Has two daughters.