GTLF 2024 Audio Recordings

GTLF 2024: The Travelers Map-mory with Dipika Mukherjee, Marco Ferrarese and Jonathan Lim Our journeys are more than just physical displacements; they’re emotional mosaics, each tile a memory painted with vibrant colours of nostalgia, wonder, and loss. From nostalgic daydreams to bittersweet reflections, memory paints the canvas of our travel…

GTLF 2024: Hidden Hearts with Malachi Edwin Vethamani, Sheung-King, Yeoh Jo-Ann and Regina Ibrahim Love is more than a fleeting emotion; it’s complex and multifaceted. Dive into the kaleidoscope of love, where each hue reveals a new facet—from the dizzying heights of romance to the sombre depths of aching loss.…

GTLF 2024: Women, Words, and Worlds with Hanna Alkaf, Lee Su Ann and Saras Manickam Hanna Alkaf and Lee Su Ann invites you into their intricate worlds. Discover as they navigate themes of identity, resilience, and the experiences of women within their cultural contexts. Through their captivating stories, we’ll explore…

GTLF 2024: So, word on the street is… [Clément Baloup, Ong Chin Huat, Shih-Li Kow and Regina Ibrahim] It lurks in the shadows, the murmurs, and the brutal whispers that ravage one’s being. In the realm of literature, gossip is more than just idle talk; it’s a powerful narrative tool,…

GTLF 2024: Fact or Fiction – A Tightrope with Jeroen Olyslaegers, Martin Vengadesan and T.A Morton In a world where stories blur the lines between truth and fiction, how do writers balance historical accuracy and the art of storytelling? From the complexities of historical research to the responsibilities of representation,…

GTLF 2024: Deciphering Ghost & Others – A Conversation with Kevin Chen “Ghost Town is simply tough to put down and you’ll be thinking about the Chens long after you’ve left Yongjing.” – NPRJoin Kevin Chen as he discusses Ghost Town, his creative process, and how his novel provides readers…

GTLF 2024: Lecture – Mahua Literature Global Visions from the Margins with Dr. Chan Cheow Thia No reader of modern Chinese literature in its globalizing mode will miss the recent spotlight on Malaysian Chinese (Mahua) narratives. Previously untapped, works from or about the Southeast Asian country are now read for…

GTLF 2024: Book Talk – “”Heart of Service”” with author Steven Sim Chee Keong Heart of Service delves into the life of a town doctor whose commitment to his patients and his community transcended the allure of political power. Steven Sim Chee Keong’s compelling narrative shines a light on Dr.…

GTLF 2024: Democratising Novel Thinking Political biographies are windows into the specifics of life during the relevant historical period, and challenging as narratives. This session revisits the publication during the Covid-19 period of As Empires Fell. The Life and Times of Lee Hau-Shik, the First Finance Minister of Malaya (2020)…

GTLF 2024: Credible Sources as Foundations of Alternative Histories with Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng and Tawfik Tun Dr Ismail Political biographies are windows into the specifics of life during the relevant historical period, and challenging as narratives. This session revisits the publication during the Covid-19 period of As Empires…

GTLF 2024: Suite Conversation with Tan Twan Eng and Sharon Bakar Recorded in the elegant Maugham Suite at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang, this special conversation featured Tan Twan Eng, one of Malaysia’s most celebrated authors, in discussion with writer and literary advocate Sharon Bakar. Together, they delved into…