Announcement: Talent Time – Ode to Old Ipoh
Despite the many uncertainties of 2020, the Sharpened Word team is determined to wrap up the year on a positive note. Therefore, December’s instalment of Sharpened Word calls out local … Read More
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Sharpened Word: Nation Building with Ninotaziz & Dr Lee Su Kim
Ninotaziz is an award-winning author and storyteller of many generations – daughter of Abang Tik, daughter of Chu Rahmah, daughter of Yang Chik, daughter of Bebunga of Pahang. Born in … Read More
Announcement: Sharpened Word: A Million Stars, A Million Hopes To Women’s Empowerment
As March coincides with International Women’s Day, Sharpened Word is collaborating with the Perak Women for Women Society (PWW) to bring in two prominent female writers to the community. PWW, … Read More
Announcement: Sharpened Word: Local Animation
This year’s second edition of Sharpened Word, an Ipoh literary event, comes with the theme, Local Animation. Coming to the city to share his experience and journey of Batik Girl … Read More
Announcement: Sharpened Word: Running Out of Ideas. Zunar?
On the second Saturday of January, Sharpened Word brings Zulkiflee SM Anwar Ulhaque, popularly known as Zunar, the political cartoonist, to Ipoh. Zunar certainly needs no elaborate introduction, as his … Read More
Announcement: Sharpened Word Oct 2019: Does Food Make A Nation?
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, … Read More
Announcement: Spoken Work Poetry Workshop
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 … Read More
Announcement: Sharpened Word August 2019: Up Close and Personal with Malaysian Movie Directors
In conjunction with Merdeka celebration this August, Sharpened Word, in collaboration with PORT, presents Malaysian Movie Directors.
Announcement: Sharpened Word: Projek Rabak + Esentrika (Nov 19, 2016)
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 … Read More
Announcement: Sharpened Word Literary Happenings (July 16)
The monthly Sharpened Word Literary Matinee is back for its tenth edition next Saturday on July 16. During the third Saturday afternoon of every month, a number of writers are … Read More