How to Make a Short Film – For First-timers
Last week, the Perak Society of Performing Arts (PSPA) announced the 2020 PSPA Short Film Competition “Iklim & Kita”. With a first prize of RM3,000 to be won, naturally, many … Read More
Year: 2020
Long Road to Success
Waking up at 5am, 14-year-old Thomas Yip had to catch a bus to the old Tanjung Rambutan bus station in Ipoh town from his home in Taman Cempaka. Alighting from … Read More
From Outsider to Headliner
Growing up in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah two decades ago, eight-year-old Phil Wang wanted to be a clown. But then he discovered science and became fascinated with it. The brainy kid … Read More
Thumbs up for KL
Although he was regaled with tales of Malaysian life by new friends made at backpackers’ hostels in other parts of the world, Roger Brast did not make plans to visit … Read More
Unwavering Musical Journey
At the age of 41, when most people would have settled down or at least were preparing to, single mother Yew Hooi Leng sold off her grand piano, handed over … Read More
Wanderlust at 70
After switching to a fruitarian diet that consisted of 75% fruits and 25% vegetables, a diet inspired by Michael Arnstein, one of the world’s top endurance athletes, American Geoffrey Parker … Read More
Top 5 Selangor Museums: Historic Remains as Memories
There are many historic museums which commemorate the heroes who fought for the Malay land from the colonial power of Great Britain. Historic visits to Malaysia have never been disappointing … Read More
Planning a Romantic Staycation? Impiana Hotel Ipoh’s Package Could Be the One
If you plan to wow your sweetheart with the old world charm of Ipoh, perhaps you should surprise her with an unforgettable romantic staycation, where memories are made. This romantic … Read More
2020 PSPA Short Film Competition “Iklim & Kita”
Calling for submission! This year has indeed been a game-changer for many as we are restrained and curtailed by mobility and physical distancing. Unfortunately, such limitations have particularly hit the … Read More
“Morning Ipoh” Talk Show
Great news! Ipohites will now have their own radio programme on the Radio TV MBI channel of the Ipoh City Council (Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh – MBI). This English language hour-long … Read More
Announcing the ‘First Female Solo Kayaker’ Expeditions
Malaysia’s ‘First Female Solo Kayaker’ will soon be in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) when Nur Adilla Abu Hassan covers a distance of 350 kilometres from Tasik Banding to … Read More
Success Unhindered by Disability
Gingerly typing on the keyboard of his laptop, Mohd. Khairul Nizam Bin Wahiddin replied to an email enquiry from a potential customer. Behind the laptop screen, Nizam is just like … Read More