Why Tan Twan Eng Wont Explain Laksa To Western Readers

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Tan Twan Eng is one of Malaysia’s most successful authors. The former lawyer turned novelist won the prestigious Man Asian Literary Award for his novel, The Garden of Evening Mists, which is being adapted into a film for HBO. • Before comparing his book to #CrazyRichAsians, know that his book is historical fiction set in Malaya during the Japanese Occupation and post-war era. • In this episode of #ConversationWith, the Walter Scott Prize winning author talks to host Lin Xueling about why he refuses to explain terms like laksa, rojak or nasi lemak in his books, and why he objected to including a map showing where Penang is. • About Conversation With: Channel NewsAsia's flagship interview programme Conversation With is back for a 14th season, focusing on one distinguished personality in each episode. • Watch the full episode here: https://cna.asia/2EiyBES • For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! • / cnainsider • Follow CNA INSIDER on: • Instagram: / cnainsider • Facebook: / cnainsider • Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider

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