Janet Tay's 'Early Mornings at the Laksa Café' is inspired by her Sarawakian childhood and the Asian concept of filial piety Read More
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.
Lawyer Fahri Azzat’s 'Writ at Large' provides a witty yet insightful critique of the Malaysian legal world Culture August 5, 2025 Rather than serving as “entries”, the collection comprises small essays that delve into the “scope” of the law.
Celebrating the 33rd birthday of KL watering hole Ronnie Q in a night of poetry and song Culture July 28, 2025 The Bangsar pub will have been around for 3 decades in December, the 'Flower of Malaya' Rose Chan would have been 100 and Cecil Rajendra’s first book, 'Embryo' sees its 60th anniversary.
Lebanese choreographer Ali Chahrour draws from his country and family history in 'Told By My Mother' Culture July 23, 2025 The second in a quartet of works around the theme of love, the performance is an especially searing exploration of loss and longing.
'Objects of Desire: 10 Malaysian Short Stories in Translation' extends the boundaries of local literary experiences Culture July 22, 2025 The 'Mahua', defined as Malaysian Chinese writing, capture heavy themes of history and politics, but also allude to fantasy and the melancholy.
8 transporting works of historical fiction to read now Culture July 17, 2025 Evocative books that will sweep you across different eras and lands.
Best bookstores in Penang that every bibliophile should visit Culture July 10, 2025 A well-edited bookstore is a quiet matchmaker between people, plot and page. Here are some storied spaces that are bound to please.
Seang Hin Leong in George Town is a treasure trove of quality rattan furniture and décor pieces Culture July 9, 2025 The rattan goods store tells a tale of heritage and generational artistry, run by the late owner and weaver Sim Buck Teik's children.
Local artist Binti’s first solo exhibition 'Sesuatu yang Something' deftly traces the layers of self-discovery Culture July 8, 2025 Mononymic artist Binti applies yet another layer to the act (and art) of self-discovery.
6 shortlisted reads from the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction Culture July 7, 2025 The 30th edition of the literary awards spotlights multi-layered stories with themes of personal freedom and human connection.
