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 »

While children would normally ask for a kitten or puppy as a pet from their parents, all Leong Chai Yuen wanted was an elephant. Her fascination stemmed from watching Walt Disney's animation, Dumbo, as a kid. "I was just a 6-year-old and really thought that elephants could fly just by flapping their ears," laughed Chai ... continue reading »

Great news! Sharpened Word kicks off 2019 with a sharing session by Dato' Dr. M. Shanmugalingam, who will talk about his book, "Marriage and Mutton Curry", launched late last year, at the Cooler Lumpur Festival. "Marriage and Mutton Curry" is a collection of 15 fictional stories, of published and unpublished works, that are set in Malaya, ... continue reading »

Visitors to Perak (specifically Ipoh), will have a chance to view the work of local crafters come the weekend of 19th and 20th January, at 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery in Ipoh Old Town. This event is in conjunction with the official opening of the heritage gallery, with Sama Sama Pride of Perak (POP) programme. Besides the ... continue reading »

A year ago, I stumbled upon a new attraction in Ipoh Old Town by the name of @mazing Ipoh Old Town. At the time, it was very much a project in progress, with still 40% to completion. Last month, I was told that @mazing Ipoh Old Town is finally in business, and with a more appropriate name: ... continue reading »

PWW, the abbreviation for Perak Women For Women Society, is a registered not-for-profit and non-political NGO that was established in 2003. PWW has always depended on donations and sponsorship from well-wishers and generous donors to fund its activities, with focus on enhancing the status and lives of women in Perak, irrespective of race, religion and ... continue reading »

I stumbled upon this fairly new (few months old) attraction at Ipoh Old Town one day while out for lunch in the area. As I was rushing for time, I had to make another trip there just to find out what Ipoh Booth Cart is all about. Situated on the upper floor of the corner shop ... continue reading »