Chinese opera dates back to over a thousand years and used to be entertainment enjoyed only by a privileged few. Cantonese opera, in particular, has a history of more than eight hundred years. As a Cantonese, it is disheartening to see that this cultural art form isn't getting the kind of appreciation it deserves, even ... continue reading »

It was "filial piety night" yesterday at Chin Woo auditorium, organised by Ipoh Chinese Chin Woo Athletic Association. It involved more than 80 performers spanning over three generations, and 130 supporting crew behind the scene. The main reason behind last night's performance was to provide a platform for Ipoh Chin Woo members and students to ... continue reading »

Part of the cast of Ah Beng The Movie: Three Wishes dropped by at Ipoh Parade and Kinta City, to meet up with fans. Ah Beng The Movie: Three Wishes is a Chinese New Year comedy, and will be in cinemas on 19th January, 2012. The first day of Chinese New Year falls on 23rd ... continue reading »

Perak celebrated Christmas in a massive way, in the words of Dato' Mah Hang Soon, and with much pomp and pageantry for three long hours from 8pm onwards last evening at Dewan Leong Wan Chin, Perak Girls' School. It was a celebration organised by Ipoh Pastors' Fellowship. Like the previous state-level Christmas celebration in January this ... continue reading »

Impiana Hotel Ipoh set the mood for Christmas last evening, first with the light up of the giant Christmas tree at the hotel lobby, followed by Christmas carolling by St. Michael’s Youth Group Choir, joined by guests. We then headed to the Bistro for more Christmas music, fun and partying. Christmas is more meaningful when ... continue reading »

After the executive talk at Ipoh City Hall, there was a press conference at Impiana Hotel Ipoh. And then some of us were invited to lunch with YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and YAB Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah. It was certainly a privilege to lunch with the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia and his wife ... continue reading »

Tun Dr. Mahathir, the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, came to Ipoh recently to give a talk entitled "Transformasi PBT Melangkah Ke Hadapan". PBT stands for Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan, or in English, Local Government. So to loosely translate the topic to English, it is "Transformation required by the local government to progress". Even though I had ... continue reading »