Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib
| Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib | |
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| Born |
Muhammad Jailani bin Abu Talib November 22, 1985 Singapore |
| Pen name | Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Genre | Poetry, Essays, |
Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib (born 1985, Singapore) is a poet and writer.
Background
Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib read Malay language and literature in University of Malaya (UM).
In UM, he was President of the Malay Language Society in the university (PBMUM). His appointment marked a major historical feat in the history of the society by making him the first foreign student to be allowed to head a society in the University. Among the notable figures who has led PBMUM includes revered figures in the academic circle such as Associate Professor Dr. Nuwairi Haji Khaza'ai (Academician), Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim (Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister) and Datuk Ahmad Shaberry Cheek (Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister). He served as president of the society for two consecutive years from 2009-2011.
Art and activism
He was described by Nur Naqiah Abas (2009:3):
"..His works encapsulates the soul of the Malay culture into lively pieces of art. His works hover on the side of being traditional and contemporary at the same time. A core ideal that has brought him from strength to strength in his creative principles in the fields of literature, culture, language, design and art."[1]
Publications and professional appointments
His poems have been published in the poetry anthologies "Reflecting On The Merlion: An Anthology of Poems" and "From The Window of This Epoch" as well as various notable print and online mediums in the region including Berita Harian, Berita Minggu, Dewan Budaya and Majalah Gong. In 2008, he won second prize in the Portrait Poets Poetry Competition. In the same year, he also won a poetry competition held by the University of Malaya. In 2009, he won the Golden Point Award (2nd) for short stories.
Works
- "Reflecting On The Merlion : An Anthology of Poems", by Edwin Thumboo and Yeow Kai Chai (2009, Singapore : firstfruits publications), ISBN 978-981-08-4300-7
- "Antologi Puisi Malaysia dan Singapura : Dari Jendela Zaman Ini", by ITNM and NAC (2009, Kuala Lumpur : Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia), ISBN 978-983-068-480-2
- "Bahasa Sumber Intelektual Peribumi", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib & Mohamed Pitchay Gani Bin Mohamed Abdul Aziz (2009, Singapore : Asas 50 Press), ISBN 978-981-08-3689-4
- "Evolution of Malay Language : 2000 Years", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib (Ed.) (2009, Singapore : Asas 50 Press & Malay Heritage Centre), ISBN 978-981-08-3561-3
- "RESAN : Antologi Cerpen & Sajak", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib and Mohamed Pitchay Gani Bin Mohamed Abdul Aziz (2009, Singapore : Asas 50 Press), ISBN 978-981-05-9077-2
- "Rumpun Kita", by Shamsudin Othman, Rahimidin Zahari, Mohamad Saleeh Rahamad, dan S.M. Zakir (2009, Kuala Lumpur : Persatuan Penulis Nasional Malaysia), ISBN 978-967-5485-00-8
- "Jejak Para Kaul 1", by Leonowens SP (2010, Jakarta : Bisnis 2030), ISBN 978-602-8543-47-7
- "Jejak Para Kaul II", by Leonowens SP (2010, Jakarta : Bisnis 2030), ISBN 978-602-8543-48-4
- "Susur Pendekar : Koleksi Puisi", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib (2010, Singapore : Reka Media), ISBN 978-981-08-5150-7
- "Kampung Warisan Kuala Lumpur : Antologi Puisi 56 Penyair", by Pyanhabib + Dinsman (2010, Kuala Lumpur : Seniman Paksi Rakyat), ISBN 978-967-5695-01-8
- "Instrospek", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib (2008, Kuala Lumpur : Academy of Malay Studies, University of Malaya)
Awards
- 2008 - Certificate of Distinction for Menggapai Angkasa by Angkatan Sasterawan 50
- 2008 - First Prize for Syukran! Ya Allah! by Ungku Aziz College, University of Malaya
- 2009 - Essay Cheeseman Award by University of Malaya
- 2009 - Certificate of Distinction for Antara Tumasik dan Singapura by Angkatan Sasterawan 50
- 2009 - Golden Point Award by National Arts Council (Singapore)
- 2009 - NAC (Overseas) Bursary Award by National Arts Council (Singapore)
- 2009 - Youth Activist Icon (Tokoh Belia Aktivis) by National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
- 2010 - Model Young Writer (Tokoh Penulis Muda) by Mutiara Minda, MPH, Malaysia
- 2011 - Honorary Award (Anugerah Penghormatan) by Malay Language Society, University of Malaya
- 2011 - Gold Award (Anugerah Kencana) by Malay Language Society, University of Malaya
- 2011 - Alumni Award by University of Malaya
External links
- SCRIBD.com, Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib Scribd Page
Bibliography
- ITNM & NAC, "Through The Window of This Epoch", Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia, Malaysia, 2009.
- Mohamed Pitchay Gani Bin Mohamed Abdul Aziz & Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib, Bahasa Sumber Intelektual Peribumi, Asas 50 Press, Singapore, 2009.
- Nur Naqiah Abas, "Professional Practice", Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore, 2009.
- Sharifah Amirah Shahab, Tokoh Belia Aktivis "in Aktivis Academic Journal 9'", National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2009.
References
- ↑ SCRIBD.com, Professional Practice-Nur Naqiah Abas