All cat lovers, this is an interesting event that allows you to showcase your beloved kitty kat to the public, and maybe win some accolades, too! Organised by Noah's Ark Ipoh Animal Welfare, this fun event is a non-pedigree cats competition with the following categories: - Natural Beauty - Most Photogenic - Best Dressed - Owner-Pet Lookalike Registration fee is RM30 ... continue reading »

In conjunction with Sharpened Word's 4th anniversary, the interesting topic is FOOD, with the question "Does food make a nation?" posed. Striving to promote nation-building via arts, culture and literature, five distinguished panellists will talk about Malaysia's favourite topic of all time, Eating! 1) Professor Khoo Gaik Cheng from the University of Nottingham and the co-author of ... continue reading »

In conjunction with Malaysia Day which falls on 16th September, Sharpened Word is organising a Spoken Work Poetry crash course, with Sheena Baharudin at the helm. Besides being a radio personality as host of "Speak Easy" on BFM, she is also a poet, writer and educator. Sheena definitely needs no further introduction in the Klang ... continue reading »

A pioneering island-based community festival that integrates culture & art into one, Pangkor Island Festival (PIF), is happening soon from 13th to 15th Sept, 2019! Celebrating its 5th anniversary, PIF is jointly organised by Oriental Art & Cultural Center (OACC) and Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents. Its main sponsor is Elken Foundation. With the ... continue reading »

The Big Bad Wolf is coming to Ipoh again this 6th to 16th September, bringing with him the World's Biggest Book Sale! Hosted at Mydin Mall in Meru Raya, Ipoh, this 11-day sale is free to enter, and is a must-visit for all book lovers, as books will be sold at 75% up to 95% discount, ... continue reading »

Block your dates and make your way to Ipoh Parade from 7th to 9th September, as the mall promises three days of cultural immersion in celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival. Bringing together a plethora of cultural events to enthral shoppers, activities lined up include Lantern Parade, LED Lion Dance Performance, Mid-Autumn Costumes Contest and Lantern-making Competition. This cultural ... continue reading »

One too many people have lamented to me that there is nothing to do in Ipoh. I might be biased because I think it's just a matter of knowing where to go and when. Next week, from 30th August onwards, there is an Ipoh-themed art exhibition at 22 Hale Street, Ipoh Old Town, spearheaded by art ... continue reading »