By Mohani Niza Watching ‘Our Mothers’ Land’, one cannot help but feel inspired: the 55-minute documentary film, produced by Mongabay … More
Category: interviews
A conversation with Malaysian poet Wong Phui Nam (final part)
By Lawrence Pettener (For the first part of the interview, click here). Lawrence Pettener You give us a lot of … More
A conversation with Malaysian poet Wong Phui Nam (part 1)
By Lawrence Pettener I was lucky enough to get a couple of interviews with national treasure, poet Wong Phui Nam … More
‘The Blood Prince of Langkasuka’ by Tutu Dutta: Why I think we should read this 12th century folklore in 2021
By Sonia Singh Since the 12th century, The Blood Prince of Langkasuka – also known as ‘Kisah Raja Bersiong’ – … More
With hundreds of movies uploaded on his YouTube, Toh Hun Ping turns to the cinematic glory of past Singapore and Malaysia
By Terence Toh It has not been a great time for cinephiles. Like many other industries, COVID-19 has impacted the … More
Everything is material: Thai-British comedian Chris Wegoda digs deep into his roots as a ‘luk khrueng’
By Tara Abhasakun “In case you’re wondering which of my parents is Thai, my father is British, and my mother … More
Zee Avi talks about ‘Good Things’, the new song we need during these dark times
By Mohani Niza In March this year, Malaysian artist Zee Avi released her single ‘Good Things’. It is an apt … More
Molly Burch on her melancholic songs: “I love when people tell me my music has helped them through tough times”
By Mohani Niza Molly Burch’s music has been described as “reflecting heartbreak and loss.” The Austin-based indie singer-songwriter agrees, telling … More
Malaysian literary event Readings turns 15. We interviewed Sharon Bakar who has been curating it for the past 13 years
By Mohani Niza (Main picture by Tina Isaacs) In 2005, Malaysian novelist, poet and educator Bernice Chauly created a literary … More
Alena Murang on her latest music video ‘Midang Midang’ and how her Kelabit roots influence her music
By Mohani Niza Alena Murang knows more than a thing or two about how nature and tradition cannot be separated … More
