Review: Malchin Testament: Malaysian Poems

Malchin Testament: Malaysian Poems, edited by Malachi Edwin Vethamani

The thing about reading a poetry anthology like Malchin Testament is that you get the book out of curiosity, a love for poetry, or to support local writers. You then dive into its pages to find pleasant – and unpleasant – surprises awaiting you.

To the reader, the joy of reading such an anthology is rooted in the search, page by page, for works that resound meaningfully. To stand the test of time, the collection should be able to serve as an archive.