Mahaya Mohd Yassin

Writer, Lecturer (Malaysia)

Mahaya Mohd Yassin was awarded outstanding lecturer and writer, Munsyi Dewan. She is the Head (1) of the Negeri Sembilan Writer's Association (PEN), guest author of the state FM "Sari Bahasa" and poetry reviewer of Dewan Siswa. She lectures on language, literature, school literature component (KOMSAS), creative writing and proper usage of language. Her creative works include picture books, poetry, short stories, anthologies for children, novels, biographies, language and literature guides, essays, song lyrics and translations. She has lectured in Singapore and Brunei.