PENA Madani 3.0 Book Publication Project Proves Writers Continue to Receive Support

The Malaysian Writers Association (PENA) has received a RM1 million grant to continue its Madani 3.0 book publication project, signaling continued government support for local writers and the literary arts. This initiative aims to nurture local talent, encourage prolific creation of quality works, and enhance the nation's reading culture, aligning with Malaysia Madani's aspirations.

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Since its introduction in 2024, this project has successfully published over 128 titles involving more than 150 local writers, in addition to distributing reading materials to 2,292 secondary schools, 20 public universities, and village libraries nationwide.

Dr. Mohamad Saleeh Rahamad, President of PENA, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Ministry of Finance for their ongoing support for literature, reading habits, the Malay language, and the publishing industry. Since its inception in 2024, the project has successfully published over 128 titles by more than 150 local authors and distributed reading materials to 2,292 secondary schools, 20 public universities, and village libraries nationwide.

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For the Third Phase, PENA is opening opportunities for Malaysian writers to submit high-quality complete manuscripts in various genres.

For its third phase, PENA is actively seeking high-quality, complete manuscripts from Malaysian writers across various genres, including novels, short stories, poetry, stage plays, general books, biographies, memoirs, travelogues, and children's picture books. Selected manuscripts will undergo a rigorous evaluation process involving experts, editorial review, design, and systematic publication within six months of submission.

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The selected manuscripts will be professionally published with an initial print run of 1,000 copies for each title and will be offered advance royalty payments.

Selected works will be professionally published with an initial print run of 1,000 copies per title, and authors will receive advance royalties. PENA emphasizes that the project extends beyond mere publication; it is a concerted effort to strengthen the culture of knowledge, empower the Malay language, and produce more quality local works that can shape societal thinking and enrich the nation's civilization. Manuscript submissions are open from June 2 to December 31 via bukupena.com.my, a digital platform designed to streamline the submission, editorial, and publication management processes.

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The project is not just a book publication program, but an effort to strengthen the culture of knowledge, empower the Malay language, and produce more quality local works that can shape societal thinking and enrich the nation's civilization.