Keris Mas

Keris Mas
Born
Kamaluddin bin Muhamad

(1922-06-10)10 June 1922
Kampung Ketari, Bentong, Pahang
Died9 March 1992(1992-03-09) (aged 69)
Resting placeBukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery, Kuala Lumpur
Occupation(s)Journalist
Editor
Literary administrator
Write
Critic
Years active1981–1992
SpouseRoswita Ali
Children2

Keris Mas (10 June 1922 – 9 March 1992), born Kamaluddin Muhamad, was a prominent Malaysian literary figure and was one of the founders of the Asas '50 literary movement. His numerous contributions to Malay language literature (especially in the short story form) led him to become Malaysia's first National Laureate in 1981.