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 »

This year, Wesak Day falls on 19th May, 2019 (Sunday). To celebrate this auspicious day, which coincides with the three most important events in Buddha's life, namely his birth, nirvana and parinirvana, Lama Sangye will lead prayers for devotees to accumulate positive deeds so that every sentient being in the world can experience peace & ... continue reading »

Wesak Day is observed on May 19 (Sunday) this year. This holy day of devotion is also known as “Lord Buddha’s birthday” although it is a day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Guatama Buddha. Widely celebrated in Malaysia by Buddhists, temples and wats are open early for devotees to offer their ... continue reading »

Wesak Day is observed on 19th May (Sunday) this year. This holy day of devotion is also known as “Lord Buddha’s birthday” although it is a day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Guatama Buddha. Widely celebrated in Malaysia by Buddhists, temples and wats are open early for devotees to offer their ... continue reading »

Wesak Day is observed on 19th May (Sunday) this year. This holy day of devotion is also known as "Lord Buddha's birthday" although it is a day to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and passing of Lord Guatama Buddha. Wesak Day is widely celebrated in Malaysia by Buddhists throughout the country, thronging Buddhist temples and wats early ... continue reading »