Malcolm Sim Mejin
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| birth_place = Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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| alma_mater = Green Road National Secondary School{{cite news|url=https://www.theborneopost.com/2018/10/26/authors-visit-to-former-school-to-inspire-younger-generation-to-pursue-passion/ | title=Author's visit to former school to inspire younger generation to pursue passion| publisher=The Borneo Post | date=26 October 2018 | accessdate=4 July 2023}}
| occupation = Novelist
| years_active = 2010–present
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| notable_works = {{hlist|Diary of a Rich Kid}}
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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.{{cite news|author=Chester Chin |url=http://www.thestar.com.my/story.aspx/?file=%2f2012%2f9%2f4%2flifebookshelf%2f11671725 |title=Author Malcolm Mejin determined to pursue his passion |work=The Star |date=4 September 2012 |accessdate=28 March 2014}}{{cite news|last=Veera |first=Sushma |url=http://www.nst.com.my/life-times/live/well-lit-from-diary-to-novel-1.103669 |title=From diary to novel |publisher=NewStraitsTimes |date=7 July 2012 |accessdate=28 March 2014}}
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. He previously worked as a copywriter and editor, before quitting a steady job to be a full-time writer.{{cite news|last=Ling |first=Sharon |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/04/leap-of-faith-pays-off-for-sarawak-author |title=Leap of faith pays off for Sarawak author|work=The Star |date=4 July 2023|accessdate=4 July 2023}} He currently resides in Johor Bahru.{{cite news|last=Lumandan|first=Larissa |url=https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/03/06/rich-kid-author-laments-lack-of-support-for-local-writers/ |title='Rich Kid' author laments lack of support for local writers
|publisher=Free Malaysia Today|date=6 March 2019|accessdate=4 July 2023}}
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.
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