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Osman Ayob is a writer in Malaysia who has produced many works. He published works such as Gelombang Buana, Anak Primadona and Omak Bukan Penghalang. Among his works such as the novel Meniti Impian is also used as KOMSAS (Literary Component) in Malay Language Subjects at Form 2 (Grade 8) Level.
"Osman Ayob attaches great importance to quality in writing novels and short stories. Osman Ayob rarely produces novels with a purely romantic theme. The novels produced by Osman Ayob often receive approval from the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (Language and Library Association) for publication. The narrative pattern of Osman Ayob's novels is more to societal issues that face various life tests." -academia.edu: Osman Ayob's thoughts in the novel Warna Sebuah Lembah
Osman Ayob was born on the 18th of April 1951 in Kampung Alor Gelenggang, in Yan district, Kedah state. He received his primary school education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Besar (Bukit Besar National School) and secondary school education at Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Hailim (Sultan Abdul Halim High School). After that, he passed and succeeded in the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Certificate of Higher Education) as a private candidate.[1]
In 2013, he continued his studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia (Malaysian Science University) and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 2017 before a Master of Arts in 2021/2022. He also graduated with a PhD from the International Management Development Institute in Indonesia.
Published Works
editOsman Ayob published many works. He started writing since 1975 in the genre of short stories and novels. He has produced 170 short stories in various newspapers and magazines in his country.[2][3][4] This is a list of most works:
| Name of the Published Works | Name of The Published Works (Direct English Translation) | Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Meniti Impian | Dreaming/Following your Dreams | 1993 |
| Dukhan: Langit Akhir Zaman | Dukhan: End Times Sky | 2013 |
| Kumpulan Cerpen: Melamar Rindu | Short Story Group: Proposing Longing | 2001 |
| Kumpulan Cerpen: Gila Tak Gila | Short Story Group: Crazy Not Crazy | 2017 |
| Menyisih Awan Kelabu | Clearing the Gray Clouds | 2006 |
| Misteri Banglo Tinggal | Mystery Bungalow Stay | 1993 |
| Lembah Kencana | Kencana Valley | 2012 |
| Gelombang Buana | Continental Waves | 2007 |
| Kumpulan Cerpen: Tembok Masih Tinggi | Short Story Group: The Wall Is Still High | 2013 |
| Kugenggam Tanganmu | I Hold your Hand | 2018 |
| Ombak Bukan Penghalang | Waves Are Not Barriers | 2007 |
| Antologi Cerpen Remaja: Mutiara Bonda | Anthology of Teen Short Stories: Mutiara Bonda | 2006 |
| Anak Primadona | Prima Donna's Son | 2012 |
| Jeritan Pulau | Island Scream | 2011 |
| Komplot Sebuah Sarkas | The Plot of a Circus | 2010 |
| Kumpulan Cerpen: Bayangan Silam | Short Story Group: Shadows of the Past | 2009 |
| Warna Sebuah Lembah | The Color of a Valley | 1990 |
| Merintis Denai | Pioneering the Trail | 2005 |
| Musim Itu Telah Berlalu | That Season Has Gone/That Season Has Passed | 1984 |
| Misteri di Latar Cermin | Mystery in the Mirror Background | 2012 |
| Di Pinggir Kesedaran | On the Edge of Consciousness | 1993 |
| Hati yang Terguris | A Torn Heart | 1990/1991 |
| Antologi Puisi : Meniti Dekad | An Anthology of Poetry : Snapping a Decade | 2016 |
| Demi Kasihku | For My Love | 2012 |
| Rumpun Nipah di Tengah Sawah | Nipah Clump in the Middle of Sawah | 1985 |
| Peniup Seruling | Flute Player | 2000 |
| Tafakur | Contemplation | 2010 |
Awards and Prizes
editThis is a list of Osman Ayob's gifts and awards:[1][5]
| Name of Prize/Awards | Year |
|---|---|
| Hadiah Utama Sayembara Cerpen ESSO-GAPENA (ESSO-GAPENA Short Story Competition Main Prize) | 1981 |
| Hadiah Cerpen Berunsur Islam (Islamic Short Story Prize) | 1980 dan 1983 |
| Hadiah Novel Yayasan Sabah-GAPENA IV (Sabah Foundation Novel Prize-GAPENA IV) | ? |
| Hadiah Utusan Cerpen Public Bank (Public Bank Short Story Messenger Prize) | 1990 dan 1993 |
| Hadiah Peraduan Mengarang Cerpen UMNO 50 Tahun (UMNO 50 Years Short Story Writing Contest Prize) | 1996 |
| Hadiah Peraduan Cerpen Berunsur Sejarah Kedah (Kedah Historical Short Story Contest Prize) | 1999 |
| Hadiah Utama Peraduan Cerpen PERKESO (Kategori Bahasa Malaysia) [SOCSO Short Story Contest Grand Prize (Malaysian Category)] | 2000 |
| Hadiah Penghargaan dalam Sayembara Penullisan Cerpen Kepenggunaan Peringkat Kebangsaan (Appreciation Prize in the National Consumer Short Story Writing Competition) | 2006 |
| Hadiah Sastera Perdana Malaysia (Malaysia Premier Literary Prize) | 2008/2009 |
| Hadiah Sastera Perdana Malaysia 2012 Kategori Cerpen Eceran (Malaysia Premier Literary Prize 2012 Retail Short Story Category) | 2012 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Kenali penulis dari negeri Kedah, iaitu saudara Osman Ayob" [Get to know the writer from the state of Kedah, namely brother Osman Ayob.]. www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Books by Osman Ayob (Author of Meniti Impian)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Osman Ayob: books, biography, latest update". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Author Search Results". wilmu2.trglib.gov.my. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Asri, Khairi. "pemikiran osman ayub dalam novel warna sebuah lembah" [osman ayub's thoughts in the novel color of a valley].