KUALA LUMPUR – In a celebration filled with cheers, colour and youthful energy at Stadium Merdeka, young author Krishh Haran Nair Ramakrishnan Nair stood out as one of the brightest stars of this year’s National Children’s Day.
The 13-year-old writer was honoured with the 2025 Children’s Special Award, presented by the Prime Minister’s wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, alongside Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The recognition celebrated not only his blossoming talent in writing, but also his genuine heart for charity work.
Krishh, the young mind behind The Mysterious War to the Deep, has already accomplished what many adults take years to achieve. His book sales raised RM7,000, and in an extraordinary act of generosity, he donated the entire amount to the Sultan Ibrahim Johor Foundation (YSIJ).
That single gesture earned him a place in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) as the youngest contributor to YSIJ, and also the highest donation ever recorded from a child through proceeds of a self-written book.
“Writing is my way of helping”
Speaking after receiving the award, Krishh’s eyes lit up with both excitement and humility.
“I write because I love creating worlds and telling stories,” he said. “But when I found out that my book could help people, that felt more meaningful than any success I’ve achieved.”
It is rare to hear such clarity from someone so young, yet Krishh’s words carried a sincerity that reflected how deeply he understood the impact of kindness.
The family and teachers behind his journey
Krishh was quick to credit the people who shaped him his parents and teachers describing them as the pillars who encouraged his compassion and creativity.
“My parents always taught me not to keep my talents to myself,” he said. “They remind me that if God gives you a gift or an opportunity, you should use it for good. And my teachers… they never stopped believing in me. They always encouraged me to write, to dream, and to go further.”
Those values, rooted in empathy and responsibility, are clearly reflected in his writing journey and in the way he views his role as a young Malaysian.
A child with a mission bigger than himself
Krishh shared that his decision to donate to YSIJ came from a simple but powerful intention:
“I’m just a kid, but I want to do things that can make a difference. If my book can help more people, then I want to keep writing.”
His words captured the essence of why his recognition matters. In a world where children are often told to wait their turn, Krishh is a reminder that impact has no minimum age.
More than an award — a message of hope
The 2025 Children’s Special Award not only celebrates his talent but also symbolises the kind of generation Malaysia hopes to nurture young people who are imaginative, intelligent, and grounded in compassion.
Krishh Haran’s story shows that kindness can be taught at home, creativity can be nurtured in classrooms, and courage to give back can come from even the smallest hands.
And as he walked off the stage clutching his award, it was clear that this is just the beginning for a young writer whose heart may be even bigger than his imagination. -MalayaDailyToday
