Picture of the author Dato Dr ilango karuppannan speaking in a microphone
Picture of the author Dato Dr ilango karuppannan speaking in a microphone

A diplomat on the roads less travelled

After 33 years representing Malaysia abroad, I began travelling the old roads to rediscover the country at home. This is where I share the books, journeys and ideas that followed.

hand reaching for books on shelf
hand reaching for books on shelf

BOOKS

The Road Trip Trilogy

The Malaysia We Almost Forgot

Three journeys through Malaysia’s roads less travelled. The East Coast and West Coast volumes are available now, with Southern Roads forthcoming as the concluding journey.

Forthcoming

Malaysians Abroad: A Handbook

Practical wisdom and diplomatic insights for Malaysians living, studying, or working overseas, balancing cultural identity with global transition.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Diplomat, author and traveller

Dato’ Dr Ilango Karuppannan spent 33 years in the Malaysian diplomatic service, serving as High Commissioner to Singapore and Ambassador to Lebanon and Cyprus.

After decades representing Malaysia abroad, he began travelling its old roads and writing about overlooked places, people and histories. He also shares insights on diplomacy, foreign policy and Southeast Asia through Diplomatify.

VIDEOS

Watch Diplomatify

More than 100 accessible videos on Malaysia’s foreign policy, ASEAN, diplomatic history and the geopolitical shifts shaping our region, informed by 33 years of diplomatic experience.