In this special project, Malaysia’s most skilful actors bring poems by local poets to life
The arts and literary scene in Malaysia is a vibrant and diverse community home to many talented individuals, including novelists, poets, actors, and more. As the nation celebrates its 66th Independence Day, Tatler puts a spotlight on poems that embody the spirit of Merdeka and encapsulate the experience of living in Malaysia. We also enlist the help of Malaysia’s most established actors—Tony Eusoff, Susan Lankester, Jojo Goh and Sangeeta Krishnasamy—to bring these poems to life. Kulleh Grasi also recites his poem in his indigenous language.
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twine by Mochi
Mochi has been active in Kuala Lumpur’s poetry scene since 2018. Their poem, twine, is a hopeful love letter to the future with echoes of the past. It is performed by actress Susan Lankester, whose career in Malaysia’s entertainment industry spans four decades with roles on the stage and the silver screen.