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 …
A treasure trove of Nusantara tales
By JAYSON HO KHIN WY for Lensa Seni A crafty mouse deer tricks his way across a river by hopping over the heads of hungry …
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 last Jews of Penang and the six types of books it could be
Story and photos by AQILAH AMINUDDIN for Lensa Seni The Last Jews of Penang is the third picture book from Matahari Books, an imprint of …
Follow Khadijah Mirzan and ILHAM Gallery in their quest for better art education
By ELIZABETH LOW for Lensa Seni The art ecosystem comprises many roles, many of which don’t draw the same public attention and recognition as artists …
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 …
Commemorating P. Ramlee’s contributions to the arts on Hari Seniman Negara
By TEAM BASKL Hari Seniman Negara will be celebrated today to coincide with the birthdate of the late, great Tan Sri P. Ramlee, commemorating his …
Sarawakian sound mixer Alvin Wee wins CAS award for ‘Encanto’!
By ANN MARIE CHANDY LOS ANGELES: Alvin Wee has won the Cinema Audio Society Award as Scoring Mixer for Disney’s Encanto soundtrack, and the Kuching-born …