3 Malaysian writers make Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist for first time

Lokman, author of 'Pengap, a story in Malay, has been picked for the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist. The story was translated into English by Adriana. Photo: Handout

For the first time, two short stories from three Malaysians have been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, one of the major short story writing competitions in the world.

Now in its eighth year, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize is awarded annually for the best piece of unpublished short fiction from the Commonwealth.