Creatively raising awareness about autism with animal art
By CHIN JIAN WEI There’s something pure about artwork made by children. It’s raw, full of personality and unclouded by the expectations of peers and …
Channelling light into Batu Pahat with ‘Alir Cahaya’
By CHIN JIAN WEI At a roofed area on Jalan Abu Bakar, Batu Pahat in Johor, a light-themed art installation, Alir Cahaya, has been on …
What makes an award-winning song?
By NABILA AZLAN I love award shows, not only for the glitz and glam all but also the anticipation and eventual rise of a hit …
Get your share of drum beats at the ‘Drummerscape’ festival this weekend
By DANIAL FUAD Malaysia is rich in it’s cultural diversity; numerous pockets of communities with their own unique music that can be traced back centuries. …
Meet cake connoisseurs from Reka Baka and LinLin Cake
By NABILA AZLAN You don’t necessarily need sweets to make it a celebration but certainly, a box – or slice – of cake would spice …
The story behind Bihzhu’s new music video ‘Chendering’, written by Jimmy Boyle
By CHIN JIAN WEI Chendering is a song that was written by Boyle in 1943, nearly 80 years ago, but its timeless lyrics and gentle …
Musical comedy Fortune Kooky examines the ridiculous things people do for money
By CHIN JIAN WEI One of the most universal problems one faces in life is money trouble. No matter who you are, rich or poor, …
Fizah Rahim extols the virtues of being in an NFT community
By DANIAL FUAD Venturing into unknown territories is always scary, but it would be less so if you have a guiding hand to follow. The …
Lina Tan continues to champion the cause for creative women
Lina Tan shares her fight and challenges of more than 20 years in conveying a message of women empowerment
Malaysia’s natural wonders via Ammi Leong’s picture books
By NABILA AZLAN Picture book artist and art educator, Leong Yoke Mee aka Ammi Leong celebrates her 50th year (and her 17th as an artist) …