Koo Soo Ming fell in love with traditional Malay dance as a child and now teaches a group of senior citizens of all races. (Koo Soo Ming pic) It’s fascinating to watch a Chinese woman teaching Zapin, ...

KUALA LUMPUR - Since the release of ‘Jodoh Lebaran’ by Aisha Retno, the song has become one of the most popular Hari Raya Aidilfitri tracks this year. People of all ages, dressed either in baju Melayu ...

The race for the 21st Malaysia National Lion Dance Championship title has entered its crucial stage, with 20 of the country’s top lion dance troupes ...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Even in her senior years, Koo Soo Ming’s dedication to delving into traditional Malay dances and sharing her passion and knowledge with her peers continues ...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – When his online talk on how multicultural performing arts should transcend race was cancelled in early June by the Islamic centre of a prominent Malaysian university, Ramli ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — For decades, Uni Histayanti has performed the enigmatic movements of her nation’s traditional “pendet” dance. She learned the rhythms as a child and years ago opened a dinner ...

Research-based documentary theatre made significant inroads, with Five Arts Centre's 'Fragments Of Tuah' securing multiple awards in the theatre category, as well as a 'Best of 2025' recognition at ...

SINGAPORE – Backflips, cartwheels, hand and head stands. These are not moves one associates with traditional Malay dance, but veteran dancer Osman Abdul Hamid has spent four decades infusing his ...

“Aesthetics is a very personal matter. It’s something intangible and beyond simple analysis. At Sutra, one can experience this fact. Aesthetics is the defining feature of the dance company’s ...