Moka Mocha Ink, an indie publisher, is making strides in literature and theatre circles

Nurul Aizam and Ridhwan Saidi founded Moka Mocha Ink eight years ago to offer an alternative in Malay fiction publication and to promote printed theatre works. Photo: Moka Mocha Ink

Homegrown indie publishers, lit festivals and bookstores play an integral role in the promotion of new generation literature.

Truly, they level the playing field for local writers, poets and playwrights who may have to compete, arguably, with their more well-known international counterparts in the major bookstores.