Leong Jie Yu

Leong Jie Yu is a freelance translator. She graduated with a master’s degree in English Language Studies from Universiti Malaya and has since enjoyed translating plays, films, and themed exhibitions. Driven by her interest in arts, culture, and history, her recent translations include Building the Beca KL @ Rumah Attap Library and The Red Soil of Kabul.

As she often shuttles between linguistic worlds, Leong Jie Yu hopes to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and sensibilities through simple yet captivating writing.