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

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Book launch: The Malaysian Squirrel’s First Book of Short Stories (August Moon)

Location

Wawasan Workshop Room

The Malaysian Squirrel’s First Book of Short Stories is by the same author that has produced the series of Malaysian Squirrel Missions. This book has life lessons and is designed for younger children to introduce them to the Malaysian Squirrel series.

The books are published by Precious Pages Resources, a Malaysian Publishing Company formed with the vision of “Impacting Lives Through Books!