Tunku Halim (born 1964) is a Malaysian novelist, non-fiction writer, academic and lawyer. He is a member of Negeri Sembilan's royal family and is the grandson of Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the country's first king.
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The author's fiction primarily falls within the dark fantasy and horror genre. His novel Vermillion Eye was a study text at the National University of Singapore.[1] By delving into Malay myth, legends and folklore his writing is regarded as "World Gothic".[2]
The author's recent works focus on Malaysian history for children. This includes History of Malaysia, A Children's Encyclopedia and A Children's History of Malaysia. He has also written two books on real estate in Malaysia including Condominiums - Purchase, Investment and Habitat.
Tunku Halim qualified as a Barrister (Inner Temple) in the United Kingdom after having obtained his Law degree from The University of Sussex. His school days were spent at Cheltenham College in England and St. John's Institution in Kuala Lumpur. He has been called to the Bar in the High Court of Malaya and as a solicitor in New South Wales. He holds a Master of Science degree in Shipping, Trade and Finance (Distinction) from the City University Business School in London.
He practised corporate and conveyancing law at Shearn Delamore in Kuala Lumpur before working for Merit Management Sdn Bhd, the property developer responsible for Tiara Damansara in Petaling Jaya. He later moved to Sydney and took up a position as Legal Counsel to Oracle Corporation Australia.