Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band to fuse Scottish and Malaysian sounds at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Culture August 28, 2025 A group of Malaysian Sikhs playing bagpipes — now that is something you do not see everyday.
Five Arts Centre's 'Fragments of Tuah' explores the nature of storytelling through one of Malaysia's most famous legends Culture August 26, 2025 The documentary theatre work delves into the dissemination of the figure of Hang Tuah and how the myth's variations developed through retellings.
Harta Space's 'A Third Eye' exhibition pays tribute to late multi-dimensional artist Askandar Unglehrt Culture August 23, 2025 The show revisits the creative legacy and unique visual language of the German-born, who was largely based in Penang for over 50 years.
Ombak Theatre’s Penang Puppet Festival 2025 is keeping the traditional performance art of 'potehi' alive Culture August 23, 2025 Now in its second year, the event is a diasporic gathering of performers of the traditional puppetry theatre.
A recap of the biggest transfer window deals as the English Premier League 2025/26 kicks off Culture August 22, 2025 Read how events in between leagues might shape the 34th season.
Booker Prize 2025 longlist: See the 13 novels that made the cut Culture August 19, 2025 The books are centred around how the circumstances beyond our control shape individual identity across time and culture.
'The Plantation Plot' explores the history and sociocultural impacts of homesteads on nation building Culture August 15, 2025 The collaborative exhibition between Ilham Gallery and Kadist Foundation collects more than 60 works from artists and collectives around Southeast Asia and the Americas.
8 new books to add to your beach reading list Culture August 14, 2025 The latest releases to peruse on your next vacation.
'Gutsy Asian: Tales of Extraordinary Women' tells the neglected tales of women throughout history Culture August 6, 2025 The children's collection, written by a mother-daughter duo, inspires young ones to defy female stereotypes and take pride in their heritage.
Madam Toh Ai Hwa and her troupe are bringing Teochew opera and puppetry into the modern era Culture August 5, 2025 Toh, who has worked with the craft for over five decades now, returns to the stage with her troupe for a special tribute this Aug 6.
