Tunku Halim
Encyclopedia
Tunku Halim is a Malaysian novelist, non-fiction writer, academic and lawyer. He is a member of Negeri Sembilan
's royal family and is the grandson of Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the country's first king.
. By delving into Malay myth, legends and folklore his writing is regarded as "World Gothic"
.
(Inner Temple) in the United Kingdom after having obtained his Law degree from The University of Sussex. His school days were spent at Cheltenham College
in England and St. John's Institution in Kuala Lumpur. He has been called to the Bar in the High Court of Malaya and as a solicitor in New South Wales. He holds a Master of Science
degree in Shipping, Trade and Finance (Distinction) from the City University Business School in London.
. He later moved to Sydney and took up a position as Legal Counsel to Oracle Corporation Australia
.
Negeri Sembilan
Negeri Sembilan, one of the 13 states that constitutes Malaysia, lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur and borders Selangor on the north, Pahang in the east, and Malacca and Johor to the south....
's royal family and is the grandson of Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the country's first king.
Fiction Writing
The author's fiction primarily falls within the dark fantasy and horror genre. His novel Vermillion Eye was a study text at the National University of SingaporeNational University of Singapore
The National University of Singapore is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered....
. By delving into Malay myth, legends and folklore his writing is regarded as "World Gothic"
Gothic fiction
Gothic fiction, sometimes referred to as Gothic horror, is a genre or mode of literature that combines elements of both horror and romance. Gothicism's origin is attributed to English author Horace Walpole, with his 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto, subtitled "A Gothic Story"...
.
Non-fiction Writing
The author's recent works focus on Malaysian history for children. This includes History of Malaysia, A Children's Encyclopedia and A Children's History of Malaysia. He has also written two books on real estate in Malaysia including Condominiums - Purchase, Investment and Habitat.Education
Tunku Halim qualified as a BarristerBarrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions. Barristers specialise in courtroom advocacy, drafting legal pleadings and giving expert legal opinions...
(Inner Temple) in the United Kingdom after having obtained his Law degree from The University of Sussex. His school days were spent at Cheltenham College
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham College is a co-educational independent school, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.One of the public schools of the Victorian period, it was opened in July 1841. An Anglican foundation, it is known for its classical, military and sporting traditions.The 1893 book Great...
in England and St. John's Institution in Kuala Lumpur. He has been called to the Bar in the High Court of Malaya and as a solicitor in New South Wales. He holds a Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree in Shipping, Trade and Finance (Distinction) from the City University Business School in London.
Career
He practised corporate and conveyancing law at Shearn Delamore in Kuala Lumpur before working for Merit Management Sdn Bhd, the property developer responsible for Tiara Damansara in Petaling JayaPetaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya is a Malaysian city originally developed as a satellite township for Kuala Lumpur comprising mostly residential and some industrial areas. It is located in the Petaling district of Selangor with an area of approximately 97.2 km². On 20 June 2006, Petaling Jaya was granted a...
. He later moved to Sydney and took up a position as Legal Counsel to Oracle Corporation Australia
Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology corporation that specializes in developing and marketing hardware systems and enterprise software products – particularly database management systems...
.
SHORT STORY COLLECTIONS
- The Rape of Martha Teoh & Other Chilling Stories (1997)
- BloodHaze: 15 Chilling Tales (1999)
- The Woman Who Grew Horns and Other Works (2001)
- 44 Cemetery Road (2007)
- Gravedigger's Kiss (2007)
NON-FICTION
- Everything the Condominium Developer Should Have Told You But Didn't (1992)
- Condominiums: Purchase Investment & Habitat (1996)
- Tunku Abdullah – A Passion for Life (1998)
- The New Golf Paradigm with Kris Barkway (2001)
- A Children's History of Malaysia (2003)
- History of Malaysia – A Children's Encyclopedia (2009)