Salmi Manja
Salmi Manja | |
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| Born | Saleha binti Abdul Rashid 24 July 1937 Singapore, Straits Settlements |
| Died | 26 December 2023 (aged 86) Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Pen name | Salmi Manja Melati Desa Rashidah Salleh |
| Occupation | Novelist, poet, journalist |
| Language | Malay |
| Notable works | Hari Mana Bulan Mana Sayang Ustazah Sayang |
Saleha binti Abdul Rashid (24 July 1937 – 26 December 2023), better known by her pen name Salmi Manja, was a Malaysian novelist, poet, and journalist. She was among the first Malaysian professional women writers and best known for her 1960 novel Hari Mana Bulan Mana (What Day What Month). Femininity, women's issues, and Islam are recurring themes in her work.