Migrate For What???
6 min read
Australia is a favourite destination for Malaysians wishing for a better life, but its sparkling and seemingly rich shores, as writer Ken Soong discovers, can be deceptive.
Canvassing Nebulous Memories
4 min read
In 2009, British artist Kate Hunt found herself producing paintings that featured a herringbone pattern as part of her collection named Uncover.
Empowering the rural poor in Thailand
6 min read
Pick your size – are you a Republican or a Democrat?“You should try it out tonight,” a female voice teases a group of friends as they wa...
Ballet illuminated!
5 min read
How early did you start dancing? Who or what inspired you to put on your dancing shoes?I started taking ballet lessons when I was two-and-a-half years old....
Juniors with Big Dreams
4 min read
What does a bunch of 14-year-olds have in common with Michael Jackson, K-Pop bands and a human in a fox suit? Well, for one thing, they all dance very well.
Crowdfunding: Leveraging the Power of People, the Internet and Social Media
6 min read
Crowdfunding is not a new concept, but with the Internet and social media, it has gained traction as a powerful tool.
Mustafa Akyol: A Muslim Case For Liberty
10 min read
While Akyol accepts that the debate tends to put liberalism at loggerheads with Islam, in particular with conservatives, he strongly disagrees that they are incompatible.
Every Artist Has A Story to Tell
7 min read
Art collecting need not be something only for the higher echelons of society. According to Lim Wei-Ling, founder and director of Wei-Ling Gallery, art collecting can start small, and it is something anybody with an interest can partake in.
Chowrasta Market Undergoes Change
7 min read
The Penang state government is upgrading the iconic Chowrasta Market in George Town’s heritage zone into a beautified indoor affair. Opinions among stallholders diverge greatly. Some welcome the transformation while others are apprehensive.
Social Entrepreneurs: Just Who Are They?
6 min read
The perennial phrase “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” does not capture all the essentials where social entrepreneurs are concerned. In effect, these seek to revolutionise the entire fishing industry through innovative thought.
Penang – A Future Centre for Classical Music in Asia?
6 min read
At the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra’s (PPO) new venue on Lebuh Pitt, young musicians calmly practice their shiny instruments. In a few hours, they will be playing "Beethoven's First", the first of a cycle of Beethoven symphonies the orchestra will be performing this year.
No Country A Contemporary Art Exhibition Without Borders
8 min read
The Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative is a five-year programme which stretches across three regions: South and South-East Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa.