Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib


Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib is a poet and writer.

Background

Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib read Malay language and literature in University of Malaya.
In UM, he was President of the Malay Language Society in the university. Past presidents include Dr. Nuwairi Haji Khaza'ai, Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Datuk Ahmad Shaberry Cheek. He served as president of the society for two consecutive years from 2009 to 2011.

Publications

His poems have been published in the poetry anthologies "Reflecting On The Merlion: An Anthology of Poems" and "From The Window of This Epoch". In 2009, he won the Golden Point Award for short stories.

Works

  • "Reflecting On The Merlion : An Anthology of Poems", by Edwin Thumboo and Yeow Kai Chai,
  • "Antologi Puisi Malaysia dan Singapura : Dari Jendela Zaman Ini", by ITNM and NAC,
  • "Bahasa Sumber Intelektual Peribumi", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib & Mohamed Pitchay Gani Bin Mohamed Abdul Aziz,
  • "Evolution of Malay Language : 2000 Years", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib,
  • "RESAN : Antologi Cerpen & Sajak", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib and Mohamed Pitchay Gani Bin Mohamed Abdul Aziz,
  • "Rumpun Kita", by Shamsudin Othman, Rahimidin Zahari, Mohamad Saleeh Rahamad, dan S.M. Zakir,
  • "Jejak Para Kaul 1", by Leonowens SP,
  • "Jejak Para Kaul II", by Leonowens SP,
  • "Susur Pendekar : Koleksi Puisi", by Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib,
  • "Kampung Warisan Kuala Lumpur : Antologi Puisi 56 Penyair", by Pyanhabib + Dinsman,

Awards

  • 2008 - Certificate of Distinction for Menggapai Angkasa by Angkatan Sasterawan 50
  • 2009 - Essay Cheeseman Award by University of Malaya
  • 2009 - Certificate of Distinction for Antara Tumasik dan Singapura by Angkatan Sasterawan 50
  • 2009 - Golden Point Award by National Arts Council
  • 2009 - NAC Bursary Award by National Arts Council
  • 2009 - Youth Activist Icon by National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
  • 2010 - Model Young Writer by Mutiara Minda, MPH, Malaysia
  • 2011 - Gold Award by Malay Language Society, University of Malaya
  • 2011 - Alumni Award by University of Malaya