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 »

In conjunction with Merdeka celebration this August, Sharpened Word, in collaboration with PORT, presents Malaysian Movie Directors. With the theme "Cinematic Contribution to Nation Building", the event is a convening of Dr Razli Dalan, a UK-based movie specialist plus two other illustrious personalities: Al Jafree Md Yusop, multi-award winner screenwriter and movie director, alongside James Lee, ... 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 »

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 brought together in Old Andersonians’ Club to share with the audience their literary journey. The objective is to celebrate the literary arts through a community event where ... continue reading »

The monthly Sharpened Word Literary Matinee is back for its ninth edition this coming Saturday on June 18. During the third Saturday afternoon of every month, three or four writers are brought together in Old Andersonians’ Club to share with the audience their literary journey. The objective is to celebrate the literary arts through a community event ... continue reading »

The monthly Sharpened Word Literary Matinee is back for its sixth edition this coming Saturday on March 19. During the third Saturday afternoon of every month, three or four writers are brought together to Sepaloh Arts Centre, Ipoh, to share with the audience their literary journey. The objective is to celebrate the literary arts through a community ... continue reading »