Post-pandemic, RIUH set to push creative industry to new heights
By CHIN JIAN WEI THE RIUH festival is set to reclaim its role as the catalyst for the country’s creative arts industry, which took a …
Art exhibition in Hokkien cemetery invites reflection
By CHIN JIAN WEI If you know your way around the art scene in Malaysia, you may have been to your fair share of art …
Artsy spots to check out around Jonker Street
By CHIN JIAN WEI Jonker Street, sometimes known as Jonker Walk, is a bustling street within Melaka’s famous Chinatown. Attracting countless tourists every day, the …
Exhibition encourages visitors to lend an ear to Malaysian poetry
By CHIN JIAN WEI | Photos by SIEW WEN Peszta was a celebration of music, arts and culture that took place on Aug 27. A …
Doors to new opportunities at Kwai Chai Hong
By CHIN JIAN WEI | Photos by SAM THAM Stepping into the quaint alleyway of Kwai Chai Hong, one is greeted by a world of …
5 cafes in Petaling Jaya perfect for studying or working
By CHIN JIAN WEI Some people are most productive in the comfort of their own homes. But many people, this writer included, find that working …
Teochew opera is most alive during the Hungry Ghost Festival
By CHIN JIAN WEI | Photos by Ling Goh and Teochew Puppet and Opera House If you grew up in a Chinese household, you would …
A world of workshops and wonder at RIUH NAU!
By CHIN JIAN WEI There are many ways to spend an idyllic weekend in Melaka, but there are likely few better ways to do so …
Centuria is a beautiful celebration of Chinese orchestral music
By CHIN JIAN WEI Over the weekend of July 16 and 17, the Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra (MCCO) performed twice at Pentas 1, klpac. Playing …
Old meets new at Fusion Wayang Kulit
By CHIN JIAN WEI Wayang Kulit is an ancient tradition. Centuries-old, predating the arrival of Islam in the Nusantara region, Wayang Kulit is theorised to …