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Dr Abdul Rahman Napiah, pen name Mana Sikana, has been posthumously awarded Malaysia's 16th National Laureate recognition. The honour recognises his profound contributions to Malaysian literature spanning decades of creative output and academic influence.
Mana Sikana, the renowned Malay literary figure who died last May, has been named the 16th National Laureate. His widow accepted the award from Queen Raja Zarith Sofia, describing it as long-overdue recognition of his lifetime achievements in writing, academia, and cultural development.