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:

29 November

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Book launch: Pseudo-Immortals and Sunset Chaser

Location

Wawasan Reading Room

Penwings Publishing unveils two new works. Pseudo-Immortals, the debut sci-fi novel by bestselling author Charissa Ong, races through a world of AI, immortality, and human mystery. Sunset Chaser by June Twilis is a lyrical collection of poems and short stories, exploring love and longing in landscapes both faraway and deeply intimate. Together, they mark Penwings’ boldest publishing chapter yet.

Speakers: Charissa Ong, June Twilis
Moderator/Host: Rachel Yeoh