Malaysia's first contemporary Malay opera has a suitably operatic subject: Puteri Saadong, a legendary princess, is said to have killed a man with a hairpin. Among many dramatic episodes of her ...

What about the history and inner workings of Mak Yong? Ever wondered how many spray cans you need for a street art piece? The Open Arts Classes (OAC), a free virtual learning series under Art In ...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Renowned local Mak Yong group, Kumpulan Mak Yong Cahaya Matahari is heading to Singapore for a three-day performance. The group from Terengganu along with their master ...

Three traditional performing art forms – mak yong, wayang kulit and teater bangsawan – were highlighted. During the awards ceremony, arts outfit Kakiseni pledged to help promote these art ...

which were portrayed in many of its arts such as Mak Yong traditional dance, Dikir Barat and shadow puppet play (wayang kulit).