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 »

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 "Marriage and Mutton Curry" is a collection of 15 fictional stories, of published and unpublished works, that are set in Malaya, ...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 »

June's edition of Sharpened Word will see two heavyweights in the local theatre scene descend on Ipoh to present what drama is really all about. Yes, that's what we all need to know! Jo Kukathas and Dr. Shamsul Rahman a.k.a. Dr. Shark will not only be sharing their experience but also conduct a special interactive theatre ... continue reading »

Wonderful news! Sharpened Word is organising its first public open mic session in the form of story telling. With the theme, Childhood Memories, the event aims to bring together people from all walks of life and background. They are given the chance to share their childhood memories in front of a live audience, free from ... continue reading »

This month's literary meetup, Sharpened Word, will see a panel of four distinct and diverse speakers: Elly Fazaniza , Malim Ghozali PK, Peggy Tan Pek Tao and Paul Gana Selvam. Elly is a journalist with a national newspaper, covering both local and international news, with a focus on human interest and investigative reporting. She is a ... continue reading »

This month, Sharpened Word collaborates with Projek Rabak and Esentrika to present a special literary matinee showcasing creative diversity and the spirit of solidarity. Sharpened Word has always been about the celebration of literary arts through a community event where writers can connect with their readers. During the third Saturday afternoon of every month, a number of ... continue reading »

This October marks the first anniversary celebration of Sharpened Word, Ipoh's very own literary matinee that is hosted on the third Saturday afternoon of every month. To celebrate the occasion will be a two-day event over this coming weekend, to be held at the Old Andersonians’ Club. On Saturday, 15th October, from 2pm to 5pm, we will ... continue reading »