Bahasa Melayu

sasterawan

Bahasa Melayu

English

National Laureate, national literary laureate

A title for a writer who is honoured as a national literary figure.

سستراوان

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  1. Beliau diiktiraf sebagai Sasterawan Negara pada tahun itu.

    He was recognised as a National Laureate in that year.

  2. Karya Sasterawan Negara itu dibaca di sekolah.

    The works of that National Laureate are read in schools.

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What does “National Laureate” mean in Malay?

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Sasterawan Negara

It is a special honour for a national literary writer.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.