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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – As part of the World Poetry Movement’s (WPM) international initiative Global Poetry Action for Gaza, Malaysian poets and international guests will convene virtually and in person on 15 May 2025 at 5:00 PM (GMT +8) for a powerful evening of poetic resistance, reflection, and solidarity with the people of Gaza.
The event, titled “Aksi Puisi Sedunia untuk Gaza” (Global Poetry Action for Gaza), includes readings and poetry workshops across five continents, with the Malaysian session serving as a central moment in this global wave of literary protest and human empathy.
This poetic action occurs on a significant day — Nakba Day (15 May) — marking the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948, an occasion that remains tragically relevant amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Featured Participants Include:
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Dr. Azmi Hassan (Malaysia)
- Dr. Hanan Awwad (Palestine) – President of the Palestinian Section of WPM
- Ashraf Aboul-Yazid Ashraf Dali (Egypt) – Renowned poet, novelist, and journalist
- Azril M. Amin (Malaysia)
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Ensar Bukarić (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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Shuryati Shuib (Malaysia)
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Lucilla Trapazzo (Switzerland)
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Mas Onn (Malaysia)
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Fatima Jamakovic Corambegic (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
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Rokiah Hashim (Malaysia)
The gathering aims not only to express grief and outrage through verse, but also to affirm the enduring power of poetry to build bridges between cultures and awaken global consciousness.
Organized under the banner of WPM — a network of more than 2,000 poets and organizers worldwide — this action is one of many taking place in over 70 countries, underlining the universal call for peace, justice, and cultural solidarity.
Further global activities are scheduled to continue on 28–29 June 2025, with ongoing readings, workshops, and artistic interventions aimed at keeping the plight of Gaza present in the hearts and minds of people everywhere.
For Media Inquiries:
Contact:
World Poetry Movement (WPM) – Malaysian Team Coordinator
