Congratulations: (from left) Lee Ee Leen; RodieR; June H.L. Wong, Star Media Group Bhd chief operating officer, content development; Tunku Halim; Datuk Dr Haji Awang Sariyan, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka director-general; David Chia, Popular Holdings Ltd director; Boey; representatives for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad; Cheeming Boey; and Captain Lim. Photo: The Star/Norafifi Ehsan
Very few people become successful writers overnight. Becoming a well-known author often requires a great deal of passion, patience, and perseverance – the road to the top can be difficult, but once you get there, the view is amazing.