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Lin Lian Yu: Pen-Written Letters
Lin Lian Yu (also known as Lim Lian Geok in Malaysia) is an epic figure in the history of Malaysia’s Chinese Language education. The former chairman of the United Chinese School Teachers’ Association of Malaysia was a notable author, educationist and leader of Chinese Language education all his life. Hailed from Yong Chun District, Fu Jian Province and graduated from Xiamen’s Jimei Teachers College, Lin came over to Malaya in 1925. He adopted the “Kang Ru Ye” pen name in the 50s and was a contributor in “Shang Yu” supplement to Nanyang Siang Pau. He devoted his life to the promotion of Chinese Language education in Malaysia amid many heart-wrenching adversities. He impressed with his widely acknowledged literary prowess as seen in his old-style or classical poetry. He engaged himself with renowned calligraphers Ouyang Xue Feng, Li Jia Yao, Wang Mi Wen, Zhu Mo, Bo Yuan and Liang Pi Yun through poetry exchanges.
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Drifting as a guest in the southern continent, I have almost forgotten whether it is spring or autumn.
Fortunately, my rugged proud bones remain; never have I been ashamed of secret bribery under cover of night.
With an iron wrist I slash at dragon armour; with angry fists I grapple with tiger heads.
The lonely orphan overseas suffers deeply; I long to rely on a single hand to turn back the raging current.
Malaysia Chinese Calligraphy Stone Gallery