In conjunction with Merdeka celebration this August, Sharpened Word, in collaboration with PORT, presents Malaysian Movie Directors. With the theme "Cinematic Contribution to Nation Building", the event is a convening of Dr Razli Dalan, a UK-based movie specialist plus two other illustrious personalities: Al Jafree Md Yusop, multi-award winner screenwriter and movie director, alongside James Lee, ... continue reading »

It's going to be a night at the Cantonese opera, to be presented by the non-governmental organisation, Perak Women for Women Society (PWW). Cantonese opera was once Ipohites' favourite pastime. This is an opportunity to enjoy the extravagance of colourful costumes and unique makeup, and at the same time, support PWW's awareness programmes to empower women ... continue reading »

Thinking of ways to fill your school holidays with interesting programmes and activities? Mark your calendar, as the creative platform in the Klang Valley known as Riuh is coming to Ipoh, over two days on 17th and 18th August. The programme, known as Sama Sama Riuh, will be hosted at Kinta River Walk from 4pm until ... continue reading »

I recently received this call in support of a fundraising concert, in aid of a non-profit organisation in Nepal. It said: Tashi delek. We sincerely invite you to join the "Nepal musical concert" to be held on 11th August, 2019 at Shen Jai High School in Ipoh. All proceeds will be donated for preserving and ... continue reading »

Malaysian Peranakan novelist, Dr Chuah Guat Eng, is back for this month's Sharpened Word, with the theme: Feeling Malaysian, Writing For the World: Finding Your Authentic Voice As A Writer. Dr Chuah's first novel, Echoes of Silence, was cited as the first English novel written by a Malaysian author and she self-edited, proof-read and self-published the ... continue reading »

Travel back in time to the 1867 era of George Town in Penang, with opulence, opals and opium featured prominently in the Penang Hokkien high life. "The Penang Riots" is a three-act musical that invites audiences to go on a time-bending journey to visit 19th century George Town. Strung together with original music inspired by Chinese opera ... continue reading »

It's once again time for all animal lovers to do their part for the welfare of stray dogs and cats in Ipoh. I'm referring to the annual charity dinner of the Ipoh Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). This year's dinner, its 34th edition, with the theme Utopia of Stray, will be hosted ... continue reading »