[PRE-ORDER] - Manglish: Malaysian English at its Wackiest (2026) (PB) (Expected 20/03/2026)

The bestseller Manglish: Malaysian English at its Wackiest is back, with more new words, hilarious expressions and idioms. Packed with humour, irreverence and fun, as well as cultural idiosyncrasies, it bids us all to lighten up, laugh at ourselves and enjoy our multicultural way of life.

This book is an entertaining, funny and witty compilation of commonly used Malaysian English words and expressions. Whether Malaysian, expat, visitor or a fresh-off- the-plane Mat Salleh, you'll never be at a loss for words when conversing with Malaysians.

Manglish can be found anywhere where there are Malaysians. If you're homesick, this is the book for you. If you find Singlish interesting, try the fascinating rojak of Manglish.

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About the Author

Lee Su Kim is a bestselling Malaysian author, educator and cultural activist. She is the author of a trilogy of short stories on the Peranakan Babas and Nyonyas: Kebaya Tales: Of Matriarchs, Maidens, Mistresses and Matchmakers, Sarong Secrets: Of Love, Loss and Longing and Manek Mischiefs: Of Patriarchs Playboys and Paramours. Kebaya Tales won First Prize in the Popular-Star Readers' Choice Awards 2011(Fiction).

Stephen J Hall is a multilingual New Zealander who has lived and worked in Malaysia since 2001. He is a retired Professor of English Language Studies, and a former Dean, Sunway University. Stephen was an English language specialist in Singapore for 11years and has always enjoyed writing poetry and other genres such as with this collaboration. Earlier management of a Malaysian national teacher education project took him to rural parts of the country.