Malaysia’s leading celebration of stories returns for its 15th edition! This year’s George Town Literary Festival explores Urban Myths and Memories through panels, readings, performances, and workshops featuring 37 writers and artists from 13 countries.

George Town Literary Festival 2025 

Malaysia’s leading celebration of stories returns for its 15th edition! This year’s George Town Literary Festival explores Urban Myths and Memories through panels, readings, performances, and workshops featuring 37 writers and artists from 13 countries.

Join us in Penang’s heritage heart for three days of conversation, creativity, and discovery. Admission is free with a Festival Pass, except for workshops and select events.

Explore the full programme breakdown on the official George Town Literary Festival website.

Programme at a glance:

30 November

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Book launch: Milestones: A Nutmag Anthology

Location

UAB Salon

Some milestones signal growth and achievements, whilst others reveal places where we’ve missed the mark. For MYWriters Penang, Milestones marks our tenth production in as many years.

Come join us to celebrate a decade of championing local Penang writing and to launch our new anthology! There will be readings by Nadia Rose Noordin, Fyiona Yong, and Adam Heskey Low, followed by a panel by authors Ngo Tjer Hong, Jonathan Sim and Cheah Mi Chelle, moderated by Wan Phing Lim.

Speakers(s): Nadia Rose Noordin, Fyiona Yong, Adam Heskey Low, Ngo Tjer Hong, Jonathan Sim, Cheah Mi Chelle, Wan Phing Lim
Moderator/Host: Wan Phing Lim