Malaysian National Laureate (Sasterawan Negara)
サステラワン・ネガラ
Malaysia's highest national literary honor (Sasterawan Negara), awarded to writers who have made outstanding contributions to Malay literature.
Malay literatureLiterature
- Established
- 1981
- Organizer
- Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)
- Category
- Literature and General Literary Arts
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Irregular
- Status
- Active
Description
The Malaysian National Laureate (Sasterawan Negara) is a national honorific title awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to Malay literature in Malaysia. It was first awarded in 1981 (Kamaludin Muhammad / Keris Mas), recognizing long-term achievements and literary influence across diverse genres such as poetry, prose, drama, and criticism. A total of 15 individuals have been selected from 1981 to 2022. Selections are made irregularly, and detailed procedures or judging criteria are often not publicly disclosed.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Honorary title (Sasterawan Negara) and national honors
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection and appointment | — | — |
Selection and appointment
Judges
Criteria
- Outstanding contributions to Malay literature
- Long-term literary achievements and influence
Application Tips
Dos
- 継続的にマレー語で執筆・公表し、業績を積む
- 自らの作品を幅広い読者や批評に触れさせ、評価を得る
- 長期的な文学的貢献を意識して作品群を形成する
Don''ts
- 短期的な流行や受賞狙いで作品の質を落とすこと
- 受賞のみを目的に作品の方向性を急激に変えること
From Judges
- 長年にわたる一貫した業績と文学的影響が重視される
- マレー語での言語運用の深さと文化的貢献が評価される
Related Awards
- Other literary awards in Malaysia