In the north of the country, Wayang kulit Kelantan is being revitalized through contemporary storytelling and the long-overdue inclusion of women.

Malaysian traditional arts like Mak Yong, kuda kepang, and wayang kulit are steeped in mystery and superstition. Superdough, a local entertainment company, capitalises on Malaysians’ curiosity ...

Capturing the essence of Malaysia through his art. 21-Nov-2023, 07:00. 21 Nov 2023, 07:00. ... “Our traditional buildings are not lacking in unique characteristics, ...

Previously, I worked with the Petronas Performing Arts Group for 17 years. When the opportunity arose, I came to Istana Budaya specifically to establish OTM. OTM is like my baby,” he told Bernama.

Born in Penang, Zaleha's family was steeped in the arts, which inevitably turned her into a dangdut legend herself.

Exploring Malaysia’s vernacular architecture and traditional kampung (village) life takes travellers beyond KL’s glittering skyline and into the Malay Archipelago’s captivating past, while ...

This traditional performance art from Kelantan captivated audiences at the Festival de l’Imaginaire in Paris.

The Malaysian art group combines traditional Malaysian shadow theater with characters from modern pop culture. (Lasse Sørensen/Courthouse News) KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (CN) — When around 50 people sat ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-- Decorative batik clothing has long had its place as Malaysia's official national costume. But today, the eye-catching patterns of the age-old design method have reached ...

Malaysia, once a humble player in the semiconductor industry, has pivoted from its traditional strengths in back-end manufacturing to cutting-edge design and advanced packaging, rewriting the ...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (KUNA) -- The art of Shadow Theater, or Wayang Kuilt as it is locally known in Malaysia, is a form of storytelling that was once quite popular with the local community as they ...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (KUNA) -- The art of Shadow Theater, or Wayang Kuilt as it is locally known in Malaysia, is a form of storytelling that was once quite popular with the local community as ...