George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) is the largest international literary festival in Malaysia. Held annually in the World UNESCO Heritage site of George Town, GTLF is one of the most prominent platforms for free speech in Malaysia with a specific focus on world literature. GTLF invites local and international writers, poets & performers to engage in topics and themes that are crucial to the world we live in. GTLF believes in the power of free speech and expression and is committed to being one of the most urgent, vital & provocative literary festivals in the region.