Nirnama sells 11,000 copies after author adopts local themes
Selama saya berkarya, saya tidak begitu ambil pusing dengan elemen tempatan. Tambah pula saya ada fahaman yang sedikit alergik dengan tema bangsa, kerana terdidik dari kecil membenci sikap asobiyah(berpuak-puak) dan ananiah(keakuan). Namun semakin saya dewasa kini, saya perasan bahawa tidak wajar membenci sikap asobiyah dan ananiah sehingga membenci keunikan bangsa sendiri. Tambahan, Allah SWT berfirman: […]
Source: Hilal Asyraf Resources · August 3, 2026 at 10:59 PM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 AUGUST 2026 —
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A Malaysian author sold 11,000 copies of his novel Nirnama in six months after refocusing his storytelling on Nusantara culture and Islamic teachings.
Market Impact
Advance orders reached 8,500 within a month of opening, the author said. Nirnama uses Nusantara settings, motifs and attire while weaving in moral lessons from Islam.
He contrasted his approach with narratives that portray the Malay community negatively. Citing Quranic verses, he urged Malays to reclaim pride in their identity instead of accepting stereotypes.
Publishers said pre-orders reflected pent-up demand for stories that connect with Malaysian readers’ lived experience. The rapid sell-through showed local audiences are ready for works that foreground heritage and faith, they added.