Malcolm Sim Mejin

Malcolm Sim Mejin
Born	Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia [1]
Nationality	Malaysian
Alma mater	Green Road National Secondary School [2]
Occupation	Novelist
Years active	2010–present
Notable work	Diary of a Rich Kid
Website	www.malcolmmejin.com

Malcolm Mejin is a Malaysian author of contemporary adult novels and children's books. He is the author of the national bestselling novel series, Diary of a Rich Kid. ^{[3] [4]}

Background and personal life

Malcolm was born in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. He is of Bidayuh-Chinese descent. He started writing since he was six years old. ^[1] He previously worked as a copywriter and editor, before quitting a steady job to be a full-time writer. ^[5] He currently resides in Johor Bahru. ^[6]

Bibliography

• Diary of a Rich Kid (2018–present) (series)
• Cool Diary (2012)
• Ivan Joe (story series), for Pelangi Scientist
• Zany Zombie (2010–present) (series)
• Women in Boots (short story), shortlisted in the MPH Search for Young Writers competition and appears in the 2005 collection, Rewind, Fast Forward: An Anthology.

References

1. C, Irene (19 September 2021). "Mermaids, mystery and mayhem". The Borneo Post. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
2. "Author's visit to former school to inspire younger generation to pursue passion". The Borneo Post. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
3. Chester Chin (4 September 2012). "Author Malcolm Mejin determined to pursue his passion". The Star. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
4. Veera, Sushma (7 July 2012). "From diary to novel". NewStraitsTimes. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
5. Ling, Sharon (4 July 2023). "Leap of faith pays off for Sarawak author". The Star. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
6. Lumandan, Larissa (6 March 2019). "'Rich Kid' author laments lack of support for local writers". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 4 July 2023.