Malaysian author lets you think about myths and truths as you escape on a wild road trip


‘I’m not very interested in seeing the Asian 'Game Of Thrones' or 'Lord Of The Rings'. I’m not interested in going toe-to-toe with Hollywood, or the Western canon. I’m interested in writing things that matter to us, and by us, ’ says Kam. Photo: Handout

Spending hours at museums has always been a favourite pastime for author Joshua Kam.

Two of his most-loved museums are the Sultan Abu Bakar Museum in Pekan, Pahang, and the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore.

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