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In memory of Dr Liaw Yock Fang (1936-2016)
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Article
Citation
Hadijah Rahmat. (2016). In memory of Dr Liaw Yock Fang (1936-2016). Malay Literature, 29(1), 126-129.
Abstract
Dr. Liaw Yock Fang, a scholar of Malay studies, passed away on 23rd April 2016. Dr. Liaw wrote an article on Malay language and literature in Chinese which was published in series in the Nanyang Siang Pau newspaper. He had also written in English about Malay and Indonesian literature in the magazine, Kesusasteraan Nanyang. Dr. Liaw Yock Fang taught at Nanyang University of Singapore from 1966 till 1981 and at the National University of Singapore from 1982-1996. After his retirement, Dr. Liaw continued to be active in studying literature and writing and produced more than 20 books and hundreds of papers, articles, book reviews or academic and general writings in the field of Malay and Indonesian studies. His writings and contributions are most prominent in three fields: classical literature studies, grammar studies, and Malay language textbook compilation for schools and reference books on Malay and Indonesian language for adults. The late Dr. Liaw Yock Fang was admired and respected by society and has left a wealth of valuable Malay works and materials.
Date Issued
2016
Publisher
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka
Journal
Malay Literature