Mariam Mokhtar
Ipoh…wherever you are in the world, Ipoh will always be home.
Multatuli agrees that Perak does not need another university, but encourages business and tourism in Perak. Multatuli: Mariam Mokhtar is absolutely right that Perak does not need another half-past-six institution … Continue Reading →
On one Sunday morning, the playground was quiet. One would normally expect children to be squealing with delight, as they played with … Continue Reading →
Background information: In June, soon after GE-14, Perakians alerted me to the former Mentri Besar, Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir’s, presence in the MB’s official residence, and that he had been … Continue Reading →
Are there any budding and wannabe cartoonists out there? As part of Perak’s Festival of Ideas, Sharpened Word is proud to present a topic on Cartoons, Caricature and Animation (CCA). … Continue Reading →
For as long as I can remember, many Ipohites have grumbled about the lack of literary activities in their hometown, and moan that they have to go to either Kuala … Continue Reading →
Please come and support the Sharpened Word’s July event, called “Childhood Memories” . The event aims to bring people from all walks of life and backgrounds, to come together for … Continue Reading →
Did you know that on 7 January 2014, Google dedicated a special doodle to celebrate what would have been Yasmin’s 56th birthday? Poignant commercials Just before Merdeka, and major festivals, … Continue Reading →
We all miss Yasmin Ahmad’s commercials. These were short clips which portrayed poignant scenes in Malaysian society. They would come around now, which is just before Hari Raya. They were … Continue Reading →
Halfway across the world, beside a grey river, lies an old power station. It is a huge building and a major landmark for the nearby city. It was built … Continue Reading →
Ipoh has much to offer, not just Chicken tow gay and the gorgeous limestone hills. So, if you happen to be in Ipoh, on the 20th of May, and … Continue Reading →