Passionate about national language

Zulkurnain (second from left) handing over a mock cheque to Dr Nathesan (fourth from left) during the Sastera Johor Awards

JOHOR BARU: Retiree Dr S. Nathesan has poured his heart and soul for more than 40 years into writing and producing academic books in Bahasa Malaysia.

The 65-year-old who was born in Malacca has so far written 11 books and 250 articles as well as research papers.