By Azra Farzana Shuib Writers writing in isolation – a situation not uncommon in Malaysia. While we have so many wordsmiths deserving the spotlight, still…
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“Hikayat: Folktales of Malaysia” exhibition accents timeless Malaysian chronicles
By Arwa Khan GOMBAK, 10 November, 2017: A pristine exhibition called “Hikayat: Folktales of Malaysia” held in campus from 6 to 9 November recently featured local folklore…
View More “Hikayat: Folktales of Malaysia” exhibition accents timeless Malaysian chronicles“I, Me, You” – a story based on complexity of being human
By Miza Afrina GOMBAK, 8 November 2017: Pride, disgust and loneliness – three diverse emotions showing how human beings are flawed and struggling. In conjunction with…
View More “I, Me, You” – a story based on complexity of being humanELITS Theatre Night is back with a new theme
By Miza Afrina GOMBAK, 30 October 2017 – Pride, disgust and loneliness are embodiments of the voices in our heads, further burying us within conflict…
View More ELITS Theatre Night is back with a new themeWhat “Simply Complicated” has taught me
By Muhammad Faiz “The last decade has taught me a lifetime of lessons. I have learned that secrets make you sick. I am learning how…
View More What “Simply Complicated” has taught meWhy the fascination with superheroes?
By Muhammad Faiz Clark Kent, Dinah Lance, Barry Allen, Jean Grey, Erik Leshnerr, Harleen Quinzel and Peter Parker are some of the characters that exist…
View More Why the fascination with superheroes?Wijdan Al Jahwari – The Saffron Artist
By Hana Mazhar Art is beauty, it speaks to all; but with different nuances and that’s where the beauty lies. A single piece with uncountable…
View More Wijdan Al Jahwari – The Saffron Artist“Baba – A Devised Play” delves into father-child relationship
By Azra Farzana Shuib KUALA LUMPUR, 9 October 2017: Galeri Petronas hosted an emotionally moving play yesterday (8 October) titled ‘Baba’ that uncovered some unspoken…
View More “Baba – A Devised Play” delves into father-child relationship‘99 Cahaya Langit Eropa’ shows the beauty of Islam, says author
By Farah Radzuan and Syakir Nizam GOMBAK, 27 September 2017: The main inspiration behind her book “99 Cahaya Langit Eropa” was to show the beauty…
View More ‘99 Cahaya Langit Eropa’ shows the beauty of Islam, says author“Perjumpaan Makhluk Seni” an art sharing space for everyone
By Miza Afrina GOMBAK, 8 May 2017: IIUM Poetry Club has organised an ongoing event called “Perjumpaan Makhluk Seni” a.k.a PMS which is conducted once…
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