Culture

Recent coverage in Kakiseni about the phenomenon of censorship in private sector Malaysian arts may…

In last week’s part of what the arts meant to 2007, I looked at what…

Malaysia has a long history of conflicts over arts and culture, pitting artists against the…

Held once every five years in Kassel, Germany, documenta – the Hundred Day Museum is…

Jilbab versus Schools This article is about the dynamics of jilbab conflicting with the social,…

The cursory view of the raw data would seem a bit depressing. Outside of Cebu…

Over a year ago, my classmates and I watched a Wayang Kulit performance as part…

Kg Berembang Mon 5, Mar 2007 Kg Berembang was a place I knew about only…

A nation is as rich as its geography; and geography is enriched when it is…

Walking into a Ramadan evening bazaar with a rumbling tummy is almost masochistic. Here you…

Let’s start with a number of disclaimers: first, I’m writing as an individual and not…

I first met Saari when, in early February 1975, I started research work for a…

Majlis pelancaran buku From Majapahit to Putrajaya — yang mana saya terlewat dan bila sampai…

The entrance to Khoo Kongsi, perhaps one of Penang’s most iconic locations, is a porte…

I have been worried that my teeth are falling out. It has been six months…

There is a street in Georgetown, Penang that has been affectionately dubbed “The Street of…

Inter-ethnic understanding is a high priority for many groups, and National Service doesn’t really seem…

One morning in July, giddy with expectations of travelling with a busload of tourists all…

There will be some among you who believe that talking about problems, about crises and…

Saya menimbulkan perkara nilai dan moral ini kerana pada minggu ini saya terus membaca berita…

Masa sekolah rendah dulu aku ramai member Cina, sebab parents aku for whatever reason lebih…

Gubra raises a whole pile of socio-religio issues — some may even consider it somewhat…

The first question Janet Pillai asks me when she sees me is: “Have you finished…