Singapore's well-known literary figure Suratman Markasan dies

The late poet and novelist Suratman Markasan has received multiple literary awards including the Southeast Asian Writers Award (1989), the Tun Seri Lanang Award from the Malay Language Council (1999) and the Cultural Medallion (2010). - Image from The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singaporean literary luminary Suratman Markasan, recipient of the Tun Seri Lanang Award, passed away on Tuesday in Singapore at the age of 93.

The passing of the esteemed figure in Singapore Malay literature was announced by Malaysian language and literary figure, Prof Datuk Seri Dr Awang Sariyan, through his Facebook page after receiving the news from Suratman's daughter, Suriani Suratman.