THIS is a thoughtful film on a woman’s given place in a patriarchal society, even in this 21st century. A film in Bengali, Sutopar Thikana (Her Own Address) is independent film-maker Proshoon Rahman’s screen adaptation… Read More
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Gods, what a video game this can be
AT some point in Gods of Egypt, you are tempted to reach for a console or keyboard because the movie feels like an extended video game. It’s a fun watch, but the sword-slashing, wings unfurling,… Read More
Work opportunities for People with Learning Difficulties
Bake4Fund is a small home-based social enterprise and our main focus is to provide work and training opportunities to young people with learning difficulties. However, after reviewing the takings from our baking frenzy which began… Read More
Theatre gets down-to-earth with Kent Tan’s I Hate My Job
THEATRE director Kent Tan thought about committing suicide once upon a time, like four years ago, and has drawn on such personal experiences to come up with his original play, I Hate My Job. “I… Read More
What to expect for each animal in the Year of the Monkey
Those born in these animal years will fare the best in the Year of the Monkey – the Rabbit, Snake, Rooster and Pig. RAT The Rat has lots of guiding angels to help him achieve… Read More
Square Circles in Kuala lumpur
Nothing like an indie band to tell real stories about Malaysian society! Band is led by Sujesh Pavithran on vocals and guitar, with Lohan, guitar, Eu Gene, bass, Krishna, cajon andd Wong on harmonica, keyboards,… Read More
Magic of Ron Korb’s flute up for Grammy
HE picked up the recorder in school, and is today a renowned flautist with a Best New Age Grammy nomination to boot. Canadian Ron Korb later took to the flute and was drawn into… Read More
Healing through his music
Classically trained Paul Avgerinos is up again for a Best New Age Album Grammy with ‘Grace’ next month. “My goal has always been to make music that is spiritually uplifting and healing, both for myself… Read More
Expensive houses for rich man’s foreign workers
The Malaysian property outlook in 2016 is either “affordable” or “flat” depending on the experts. Those who want to get their first house are struggling to find the best one in the location of choice,… Read More
Precarious primadona path for a Muslim artiste
JALAN Primadona proved not mere entertainment but an engrossing tale of unresolved conflicts in the contemporary Muslim world. One was the issue of being a female artiste and yet to abide by the laws of… Read More








