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Arts

Over 300 Artworks By 128 Malaysian Artists Get Exhibited At Telur Pecah 2.022

Over 300 Artworks By 128 Malaysian Artists Get Exhibited At Telur Pecah 2.022

Written by Rachael Lum

2 Artists Get Together To Create An Art Exhibition Inspired By… Sweet And Sour Chicken?!

2 Artists Get Together To Create An Art Exhibition Inspired By… Sweet And Sour Chicken?!

Written by ZHAN Art | Space

5 Reasons To Remember Ratu Kuning Of Pattani, An Iconic Queen Of Southeast Asia

5 Reasons To Remember Ratu Kuning Of Pattani, An Iconic Queen Of Southeast Asia

Written by Jennifer Rodrigo

How Asian Motifs Inspires Tobyato’s Digital Art And Murals

How Asian Motifs Inspires Tobyato’s Digital Art And Murals

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

Guava Girls: How 2 Women Are Supporting Female NFT Artists

Guava Girls: How 2 Women Are Supporting Female NFT Artists

Written by Marco Ferrarese

3 New British Council Arts Programmes To Foster Collaborations and Networks

3 New British Council Arts Programmes To Foster Collaborations and Networks

Written by Ista

Talented Calligrapher Gives 1,000 Year Old Chinese Calligraphy A Contemporary Twist

Talented Calligrapher Gives 1,000 Year Old Chinese Calligraphy A Contemporary Twist

Written by ZHAN Art | Space

Oka Rusmini Unveils The Authentic Bali With Powerful Tales Of Bali Women

Oka Rusmini Unveils The Authentic Bali With Powerful Tales Of Bali Women

Written by Damhuri Muhammad

4 Reasons To Celebrate The Splendour Of Malay World Textiles

4 Reasons To Celebrate The Splendour Of Malay World Textiles

Written by Catherine Leong

6 Interesting Features Of The Museum Of Picture Book Art In Malaysia

6 Interesting Features Of The Museum Of Picture Book Art In Malaysia

Written by Nuan Ning

Over 50 Unique Artworks By 18 Talented Artists Are On Display In PJ

Over 50 Unique Artworks By 18 Talented Artists Are On Display In PJ

Written by ZHAN Art | Space

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Cerpen

Poppy oleh M. Navin

Poppy oleh M. Navin

Written by M. Navin

CERPEN | Kuil ‘Kanni’ oleh M. Navin

CERPEN | Kuil ‘Kanni’ oleh M. Navin

Written by M. Navin

CERPEN | Kuku oleh M. Navin

CERPEN | Kuku oleh M. Navin

Written by M. Navin

CERPEN | Bertemu Seniman Di Hotel Bajet oleh Abdullah Hussaini

CERPEN | Bertemu Seniman Di Hotel Bajet oleh Abdullah Hussaini

Written by Abdullah Hussaini

CERPEN | Bisa oleh M. Navin

CERPEN | Bisa oleh M. Navin

Written by M. Navin

CERPEN | Sebelas oleh Lucy Montk

CERPEN | Sebelas oleh Lucy Montk

Written by Lucy Montk

CERPEN | Sayang? oleh Perevenia Shan

CERPEN | Sayang? oleh Perevenia Shan

Written by Perevenia Shan

CERPEN | Guruh Berdentuman oleh Lokman Hakim

CERPEN | Guruh Berdentuman oleh Lokman Hakim

Written by Lokman Hakim

CERPEN | Mengapa Angin Kencang Selalu Saja Mendorongmu Untuk Berpuisi oleh Lucy Montk

CERPEN | Mengapa Angin Kencang Selalu Saja Mendorongmu Untuk Berpuisi oleh Lucy Montk

Written by Lucy Montk

Cerpen | Semangkuk Cendol Dan Melayu Twink Pandu Mercedes oleh Abdullah Hussaini

Cerpen | Semangkuk Cendol Dan Melayu Twink Pandu Mercedes oleh Abdullah Hussaini

Written by Abdullah Hussaini

Cerpen | Hadiah oleh Abdul Rahman Shah

Cerpen | Hadiah oleh Abdul Rahman Shah

Written by Abdul Rahman Shah

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Culture

Malaysian Supper Club ‘Mulebird’ by Ben Yapp Gains A Following in UK

Malaysian Supper Club ‘Mulebird’ by Ben Yapp Gains A Following in UK

Written by Zara Alianna

How Kuala Lumpur Sape’ Collective Celebrates Kenyah & Kayan People’s Traditional Lute

How Kuala Lumpur Sape’ Collective Celebrates Kenyah & Kayan People’s Traditional Lute

Written by Jennifer Rodrigo

KonTra Dance Series Returns To Celebrate Diwali The Festival Of Lights

KonTra Dance Series Returns To Celebrate Diwali The Festival Of Lights

Written by Eksentrika

Sutra Foundation Is Staging Its Largest Odissi Show For 2022

Sutra Foundation Is Staging Its Largest Odissi Show For 2022

Written by Sutra Foundation

5 Reasons To Remember Ratu Kuning Of Pattani, An Iconic Queen Of Southeast Asia

5 Reasons To Remember Ratu Kuning Of Pattani, An Iconic Queen Of Southeast Asia

Written by Jennifer Rodrigo

Award-Winning Gangsapura Group Set To Hold Malay Gamelan Workshops

Award-Winning Gangsapura Group Set To Hold Malay Gamelan Workshops

Written by Eksentrika

PUSAKA To Present 2 Cultural Traditions To Celebrate Malaysia Day

PUSAKA To Present 2 Cultural Traditions To Celebrate Malaysia Day

Written by Eksentrika

4 Reasons To Celebrate The Splendour Of Malay World Textiles

4 Reasons To Celebrate The Splendour Of Malay World Textiles

Written by Catherine Leong

6 Interesting Features Of The Museum Of Picture Book Art In Malaysia

6 Interesting Features Of The Museum Of Picture Book Art In Malaysia

Written by Nuan Ning

3 Key Reasons Nyonya Cuisine Is Extra Yummy And Special

3 Key Reasons Nyonya Cuisine Is Extra Yummy And Special

Written by Catherine Leong

4 Interesting Cultural Facts Of The Baba Nyonya In Malaysia

4 Interesting Cultural Facts Of The Baba Nyonya In Malaysia

Written by Catherine Leong

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Essays

A Sense of Urgency In A Fast-Paced World by Avery De Witt

A Sense of Urgency In A Fast-Paced World by Avery De Witt

Written by Avery De Witt

Reflections On The Impermanence Of Life Through The Eyes Of A 25-Year-Old

Reflections On The Impermanence Of Life Through The Eyes Of A 25-Year-Old

Written by Dina Nasir

We Were Meant To Move by Avery De Witt

We Were Meant To Move by Avery De Witt

Written by Avery De Witt

Apa Itu Lakonan?

Apa Itu Lakonan?

Written by Walid Ali

Build Me A House by Gab Jopillo

Build Me A House by Gab Jopillo

Written by Gab Jopillo

Goodbye, Papa by Lo Sin Yee

Goodbye, Papa by Lo Sin Yee

Written by Lo Sin Yee

“Devised Theatre”, Alasan Bermalasan Dan Penyakit Pengkarya

“Devised Theatre”, Alasan Bermalasan Dan Penyakit Pengkarya

Written by Walid Ali

This Cameron’s Weather by Debbie YM Loh

This Cameron’s Weather by Debbie YM Loh

Written by Debbie YM Loh

The Man By The Nasi Lemak Line by Miriam Devaprasana

The Man By The Nasi Lemak Line by Miriam Devaprasana

Written by Miriam Devaprasana

The Strangers by Priya Streetharan

The Strangers by Priya Streetharan

Written by Priya Streethran

Living With Grief And The Last Time You See Them

Living With Grief And The Last Time You See Them

Written by Roopa

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Films

As FreedomFilmFest Turns 19, Here’s A Look Back On How Its Journey Began

As FreedomFilmFest Turns 19, Here’s A Look Back On How Its Journey Began

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

30 Award-Winning Short Films You Must Watch To Celebrate Hari Malaysia

30 Award-Winning Short Films You Must Watch To Celebrate Hari Malaysia

Written by Eksentrika

Malaysian Short Film By Kit Ong To Screen At Genova’s FLIGHT Film Festival 2022

Malaysian Short Film By Kit Ong To Screen At Genova’s FLIGHT Film Festival 2022

Written by Eksentrika

10 Ways Gender Plays Out In The Film Industry According To Malaysian Female Filmmakers

10 Ways Gender Plays Out In The Film Industry According To Malaysian Female Filmmakers

Written by Marco Ferrarese

7 Wong Kar Wai Films Movie Lovers Must Watch At Least Once

7 Wong Kar Wai Films Movie Lovers Must Watch At Least Once

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

9 Problems Within The Malaysian Film Industry That Should Be Fixed

9 Problems Within The Malaysian Film Industry That Should Be Fixed

Written by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal

10 Powerful Films By Malaysian Filmmakers That Are Sadly Censored

10 Powerful Films By Malaysian Filmmakers That Are Sadly Censored

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

8 Award-Winning Sabahan Filmmakers Who Are Making Awesome Films

8 Award-Winning Sabahan Filmmakers Who Are Making Awesome Films

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

10 Best Asian Movies Online You Must Watch At Least Once In Your Life

10 Best Asian Movies Online You Must Watch At Least Once In Your Life

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

13 Great Films Recommended By Malaysian Filmmakers You Must Watch

13 Great Films Recommended By Malaysian Filmmakers You Must Watch

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

3 Shadow Puppeteers Retell The Ramayana Epic As A Wayang Kulit Film

3 Shadow Puppeteers Retell The Ramayana Epic As A Wayang Kulit Film

Written by Jennifer Rodrigo

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Guides

4 Helpful Tips For Making The Most Of An Artist Residency

4 Helpful Tips For Making The Most Of An Artist Residency

Written by Catherine Leong

5 Useful Acting Tips By Nam Ron To Help You Become A Better Actor

5 Useful Acting Tips By Nam Ron To Help You Become A Better Actor

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

10 Solid Strategies For Musicians To Get Their Music Noticed

10 Solid Strategies For Musicians To Get Their Music Noticed

Written by Ista

5 Helpful Ways For Artists To Cope During The Pandemic

5 Helpful Ways For Artists To Cope During The Pandemic

Written by Charles Roberts

5 Useful Tips To Pitch To Journalists For Media Coverage

5 Useful Tips To Pitch To Journalists For Media Coverage

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

3 Important Tips To Make Films On Mental Health By Malaysian Filmmakers

3 Important Tips To Make Films On Mental Health By Malaysian Filmmakers

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

How To Create A Fictional World According To Chuah Guat Eng

How To Create A Fictional World According To Chuah Guat Eng

Written by Emad El-Din Aysha

Art Grants And Funds For Creatives To Apply In Malaysia

Art Grants And Funds For Creatives To Apply In Malaysia

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

Seasoned Playwright Leow Puay Tin Reveals How To Write Better Scripts

Seasoned Playwright Leow Puay Tin Reveals How To Write Better Scripts

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

4 Tips To Make Your Writings So Much More Meaningful

4 Tips To Make Your Writings So Much More Meaningful

Written by Wilson Khor

10 Steps For Artists To Effectively Pitch To Media Companies

10 Steps For Artists To Effectively Pitch To Media Companies

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

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Ideas

4 Sessions Not To Be Missed At 2022’s George Town Literary Festival

4 Sessions Not To Be Missed At 2022’s George Town Literary Festival

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

How To Improve Malaysia’s Dance Dramas With Sabera Shaik

How To Improve Malaysia’s Dance Dramas With Sabera Shaik

Written by Jennifer Rodrigo

How To Create Fun Low-Budget Theatre For Physical And Virtual Audiences

How To Create Fun Low-Budget Theatre For Physical And Virtual Audiences

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

Here’s Why Cultural Exchanges Among Creatives Around The World Are Important

Here’s Why Cultural Exchanges Among Creatives Around The World Are Important

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

How Artists And Arts Organisations Can Do More To Create Safe Spaces

How Artists And Arts Organisations Can Do More To Create Safe Spaces

Written by Ista

How The British Council Powers Connections For Creative Hubs In SEA & UK

How The British Council Powers Connections For Creative Hubs In SEA & UK

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

What Is Arts Education And Why Is It Super Important To The World?

What Is Arts Education And Why Is It Super Important To The World?

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

3 Insightful Tips To Create Good Musicals According To Terence Toh

3 Insightful Tips To Create Good Musicals According To Terence Toh

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

30 Talented People Join Forces To Make Malaysia’s First Fiction Podcast Series

30 Talented People Join Forces To Make Malaysia’s First Fiction Podcast Series

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

7 Creative Collaborations That Show How Art Can Be Inclusive And Diverse

7 Creative Collaborations That Show How Art Can Be Inclusive And Diverse

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

How Understanding Culture Can Help Artists Make Better Climate Change Art

How Understanding Culture Can Help Artists Make Better Climate Change Art

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

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Literature

Malaysian-Born’s Children Fiction On Dementia Is 2022’s Best Kids Book In Singapore

Malaysian-Born’s Children Fiction On Dementia Is 2022’s Best Kids Book In Singapore

Written by Penguin Random House

George Town Literary Festival Is Back! Here’s All You Need To Know.

George Town Literary Festival Is Back! Here’s All You Need To Know.

Written by George Town Literary Festival

Enjoy Over 200 Programmes At The 25th Singapore Writers Festival (SWF)

Enjoy Over 200 Programmes At The 25th Singapore Writers Festival (SWF)

Written by Eksentrika

Here’s Zack Shah’s ‘Ritual’ That Got Him To Publish 2 Poetry Books

Here’s Zack Shah’s ‘Ritual’ That Got Him To Publish 2 Poetry Books

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

Oka Rusmini Unveils The Authentic Bali With Powerful Tales Of Bali Women

Oka Rusmini Unveils The Authentic Bali With Powerful Tales Of Bali Women

Written by Damhuri Muhammad

6 Interesting Features Of The Museum Of Picture Book Art In Malaysia

6 Interesting Features Of The Museum Of Picture Book Art In Malaysia

Written by Nuan Ning

This Playwriting Program Will Train You To Write Good Plays In 100 Days

This Playwriting Program Will Train You To Write Good Plays In 100 Days

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

This Anthology Features Brave Stories From 20 Young Malaysian Writers

This Anthology Features Brave Stories From 20 Young Malaysian Writers

Written by Eksentrika

Is Malaysian Writing In English Really Dead Or Are We Being Dishonest?

Is Malaysian Writing In English Really Dead Or Are We Being Dishonest?

Written by BrandonK.Liew

Writing Historical Fiction: Here’s How To Stay True To Real Life Events

Writing Historical Fiction: Here’s How To Stay True To Real Life Events

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

What’s Life Like To Be Mahathir’s Daughter? Marina Reveals In New Book.

What’s Life Like To Be Mahathir’s Daughter? Marina Reveals In New Book.

Written by Ista

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Music

How Kuala Lumpur Sape’ Collective Celebrates Kenyah & Kayan People’s Traditional Lute

How Kuala Lumpur Sape’ Collective Celebrates Kenyah & Kayan People’s Traditional Lute

Written by Jennifer Rodrigo

Fun Unique Rock Concert Gets You To Pick Popular Songs From The 90’s

Fun Unique Rock Concert Gets You To Pick Popular Songs From The 90’s

Written by Vishallini

The klpac Symphonic Band Trains 50 Young Musicians To Perform For The Big Stage

The klpac Symphonic Band Trains 50 Young Musicians To Perform For The Big Stage

Written by Vishallini

2 Record Labels Join Forces To Bring Musicians Closer To Southeast Asians

2 Record Labels Join Forces To Bring Musicians Closer To Southeast Asians

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

Stefano Chen Shares How A Malaysian Boy Turned Opera Tenor in Asia

Stefano Chen Shares How A Malaysian Boy Turned Opera Tenor in Asia

Written by Jennifer Rodrigo

Brendan De Cruz Is Holding A Concert To Celebrate 6 Years Of Music

Brendan De Cruz Is Holding A Concert To Celebrate 6 Years Of Music

Written by Very Indie Events

Here’s The Curious Reason Why Over October Released Its First Tagalog Song

Here’s The Curious Reason Why Over October Released Its First Tagalog Song

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

2 Musicians Collaborate Remotely To Compose A Hauntingly Beautiful Track

2 Musicians Collaborate Remotely To Compose A Hauntingly Beautiful Track

Written by Sukhbir Cheema

Love Contemporary Malaysian Gamelan? Then You Must Get To Know Sunetra Fernando.

Love Contemporary Malaysian Gamelan? Then You Must Get To Know Sunetra Fernando.

Written by Jennifer Rodrigo

How Danielle Desiree Williams Inspires Malaysian Activism Through Rock

How Danielle Desiree Williams Inspires Malaysian Activism Through Rock

Written by Billie Blue Blackstone

How A Tiny Studio Earned Praise For Yonnyboii’s Latest Animated Music Video

How A Tiny Studio Earned Praise For Yonnyboii’s Latest Animated Music Video

Written by Fazley Fadzil

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News

A Pontianak-Inspired Musical Is Set To Haunt Malaysia Real Soon

A Pontianak-Inspired Musical Is Set To Haunt Malaysia Real Soon

Written by liverandlung

KonTra Dance Series Returns To Celebrate Diwali The Festival Of Lights

KonTra Dance Series Returns To Celebrate Diwali The Festival Of Lights

Written by Eksentrika

‘Opium At Closing Time’: A Malaysian Play On People Struggling With Alzheimer’s

‘Opium At Closing Time’: A Malaysian Play On People Struggling With Alzheimer’s

Written by Wendy Wong

2 Artists Get Together To Create An Art Exhibition Inspired By… Sweet And Sour Chicken?!

2 Artists Get Together To Create An Art Exhibition Inspired By… Sweet And Sour Chicken?!

Written by ZHAN Art | Space

Malaysian-Born’s Children Fiction On Dementia Is 2022’s Best Kids Book In Singapore

Malaysian-Born’s Children Fiction On Dementia Is 2022’s Best Kids Book In Singapore

Written by Penguin Random House

Talented Actor Shamaine Othman To Debut Her Solo Stand-Up Comedy Special

Talented Actor Shamaine Othman To Debut Her Solo Stand-Up Comedy Special

Written by JC Public Relations & Communications

Sutra Foundation Is Staging Its Largest Odissi Show For 2022

Sutra Foundation Is Staging Its Largest Odissi Show For 2022

Written by Sutra Foundation

George Town Literary Festival Is Back! Here’s All You Need To Know.

George Town Literary Festival Is Back! Here’s All You Need To Know.

Written by George Town Literary Festival

Enjoy Over 200 Programmes At The 25th Singapore Writers Festival (SWF)

Enjoy Over 200 Programmes At The 25th Singapore Writers Festival (SWF)

Written by Eksentrika

Award-Winning Gangsapura Group Set To Hold Malay Gamelan Workshops

Award-Winning Gangsapura Group Set To Hold Malay Gamelan Workshops

Written by Eksentrika

PUSAKA To Present 2 Cultural Traditions To Celebrate Malaysia Day

PUSAKA To Present 2 Cultural Traditions To Celebrate Malaysia Day

Written by Eksentrika

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Opinions

9 Problems Within The Malaysian Film Industry That Should Be Fixed

9 Problems Within The Malaysian Film Industry That Should Be Fixed

Written by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal

Is Malaysian Writing In English Really Dead Or Are We Being Dishonest?

Is Malaysian Writing In English Really Dead Or Are We Being Dishonest?

Written by BrandonK.Liew

How Creative Writing Helped Suria Tei Cope With Depression

How Creative Writing Helped Suria Tei Cope With Depression

Written by Suria Tei

These Are The Struggles For Poor Students To Learn Remotely

These Are The Struggles For Poor Students To Learn Remotely

Written by Amizura Hanadi

Why It’s Important To Be Peacefully Idle In A World That’s Busy

Why It’s Important To Be Peacefully Idle In A World That’s Busy

Written by Mira Sharon

Migrants Deserve Better Because Our Ancestors Were Migrants Too

Migrants Deserve Better Because Our Ancestors Were Migrants Too

Written by Mira Sharon

The Malaysian Arts Industry Is Facing An Imminent Collapse

The Malaysian Arts Industry Is Facing An Imminent Collapse

Written by Faridah Merican

PENDAPAT | Ke Mana Teater Selepas ini?

PENDAPAT | Ke Mana Teater Selepas ini?

Written by Walid Ali

What’s The True Value Of Malaysian Art In The Time Of COVID-19?

What’s The True Value Of Malaysian Art In The Time Of COVID-19?

Written by Ashwin Gobinath

Kaum India dan Sastera Kebangsaan — Bahagian 15

Kaum India dan Sastera Kebangsaan — Bahagian 15

Written by Uthaya Sankar SB