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There's a quote by political philosopher Hannah Arendt that goes: “Every generation, Western Civilization is invaded by barbarians. We call them children”. For renowned filmmaker Tan Chui Mui, motherhood perhaps did feel like an invasion, with lots of societal pressure thrust upon "the mother" to conform to certain ideals, coupled with a sense of loss of self that comes along when you are expected to make your child your main focus in life. These and more themes run throughout her award-winning film Barbarian Invasion, a film within a film that explores the choices and challenges of trying to live life on one's own terms. We find out more about the film from Chui Mui, who was also the film's director, screenwriter and lead actor.

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Filled with singalong songs you're sure to recognise, Big Men In Town is a revue of the best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, whose hits include Oh What A Night, Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You, Beggin, and more. Set to be performed by tribute specialists The Jersey Boys, Big Men in Town will bring to life the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and tells the story behind the Jersey Boys sound. Presented by Homme Productions, the show is being held in aid of Yayasan Tunku Naquiyuddin (YTN) and the Tuanku Ja'afar Educational Trust (TJET). We find out more from Dato’ Nicholas Pinder, the Director of Homme Productions.

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There's a quote by political philosopher Hannah Arendt that goes: “Every generation, Western Civilization is invaded by barbarians. We call them children”. For renowned filmmaker Tan Chui Mui, motherhood perhaps did feel like an invasion, with lots of societal pressure thrust upon "the mother" to conform to certain ideals, coupled with a sense of loss of self that comes along when you are expected to make your child your main focus in life. These and more themes run throughout her award-winning film Barbarian Invasion, a film within a film that explores the choices and challenges of trying to live life on one's own terms. We find out more about the film from Chui Mui, who was also the film's director, screenwriter and lead actor.

Image Credit: Instagram/Tan Chui Mooi

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Irama Rimba is the fourth musical production under the Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur's ANKUR banner, whose past productions have collectively won several Boh Cameronian Arts awards. Irama Rimba is said to celebrate the Malaysian multicultural experience of sharing and creating through music, and we find out more about it from Jyotsna Nithyanandan Prakash, the production's music director, and co-arrangers of the production, Hariraam Tingyuan Lam and Irena Taib. 

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Irama Rimba is the fourth musical production under the Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur's ANKUR banner, whose past productions have collectively won several Boh Cameronian Arts awards. Irama Rimba is said to celebrate the Malaysian multicultural experience of sharing and creating through music, and we find out more about it from Jyotsna Nithyanandan Prakash, the production's music director, and co-arrangers of the production, Hariraam Tingyuan Lam and Irena Taib. 

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Revolution Stage is back with their latest theatre performance, Teater Asrama-RA: Dorm Putra ACT II, which tackles the topic of bullying in a boy's boarding school. A follow up from their previous production, Teater Asrama-RA Act 1, this play is set in a boy's hostel, and also tackles themes surrounding jealousy, friendship and overcoming obstacles. We find out what's in store from cast members Anwar Rusdini, Ikhlas Jalil and Idham Maulana.

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Revolution Stage is back with their latest theatre performance, Teater Asrama-RA: Dorm Putra ACT II, which tackles the topic of bullying in a boy's boarding school. A follow up from their previous production, Teater Asrama-RA Act 1, this play is set in a boy's hostel, and also tackles themes surrounding jealousy, friendship and overcoming obstacles. We find out what's in store from cast members Anwar Rusdini, Ikhlas Jalil and Idham Maulana.

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Jefree Salim is a self-taught photographer and a fisherman from the Orang Seletar village of Kampung Sungai Temon, Johor Bahru. His photographic work revolves around the lives of the Orang Seletar, capturing the moments of his people as they work, swim, and play in the sea and what remains of the mangroves at the coast of Johor. We speak to Jefree about his current exhibition featuring 11 of his best photography works and a video installation, as well as an art installation by Gerimis, which explore the histories, stories, and cosmologies of the Orang Seletar.

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Inspired by Mary Poppins, Inang Popin is a new theatre production for children which blends local Malay theatre influences such as from Bangsawan and Mak Yong, but also with a bit of western influences too. The play explores themes of environmentalism, and aims to foster an appreciation for nature and our lush forests. We find out more about this local Malay-language children's theatre production from Hariry Jalil, the writer and director of the play, and Pat Gui, the producer of the show.

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Jefree Salim is a self-taught photographer and a fisherman from the Orang Seletar village of Kampung Sungai Temon, Johor Bahru. His photographic work revolves around the lives of the Orang Seletar, capturing the moments of his people as they work, swim, and play in the sea and what remains of the mangroves at the coast of Johor. We speak to Jefree about his current exhibition featuring 11 of his best photography works and a video installation, as well as an art installation by Gerimis, which explore the histories, stories, and cosmologies of the Orang Seletar.

Image Credit: Instagram/Jefree Salim

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