Articles By Maria J. Dass
Branding Malaysia, monetising film and creative industry
Despite decades of effort, country lags behind neighbours like Thailand, Indonesia in film industry growth
Finas lays out its vision for pushing Malaysia’s creative industry forward
The present board of the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) wants to ensure that by the time their two-year term comes to an end, the local creative industry is at least on its way to fulfilling its full potential.
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil says this is one of the ideas being considered to rescue the Penang House of Music
Keeping history alive: Penang House of Music founder appeals for museum’s future
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil will be visiting the Penang House of Music (PhoM) on March 7 to discuss the way forward for the museum which is facing closure due to financial constraints.
Resonance of resilience: Penang House of Music strikes a chord amid closure blues
“Don’t sell (your collection) to Singapore ah!” a state official told Penang House of Music founder and director Paul Augustin a few years ago, indicating that there was no lack of understanding for the value of content the museum has amassed over the years.
The mark of prehistoric Picassos
KUALA LUMPUR – Was it a masterpiece by a neolithic artist, a message for posterity or just plain old graffiti by bored passers-by seeking shelter […]
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple Pioneers of Kuala Lumpur Museum: a journey through history
If you are a local or a tourist looking for a starting point when visiting Kuala Lumpur, the Sin Sze Si Ya Pioneers of Kuala Lumpur Museum should be your first stop to understand the growth, development and community dynamics in this city.
Capturing the graceful and auspicious koi on canvas
Heritage and nature artist Siva Nair has always had a fascination with the graceful movement of fish in the water.
Mek Mulung enters Unesco’s ‘In Need of Urgent Safeguarding’ list
Mek Mulung, a cultural performance presented for farmers and villagers in Kedah, has been included in Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Hello Deli says goodbye: looking back at a New York institution
Hello Deli, the unassuming café in New York that became a global institution when it was featured on iconic late night talk show the Late Show With David Letterman, is bidding goodbye to fans and patrons.