Miriam Devaprasana

is a dabbler of creative expressions and a budding researcher rooted in sensitivity, vulnerability, faith and human connection. Check out more of her writing on mdev16.wordpress.com.

8 posts

Educated but Excluded: Persistent Gender Gaps in Malaysia’s Workforce

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Despite outnumbering their male peers in higher education institutions for over a decade, Malaysian women remain markedly underrepresented in the workforce.

by Miriam Devaprasana

Civilian Memories of WW II

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Author’s Note: This article has been edited for clarity and readability. It is based on interview sessions with Uncle…

by Miriam Devaprasana

Tewas: What to Do When There is No Light at The End of The Tunnel

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*Photo credit: JDev Studios HOW DOES ONE begin to tell the story of a victim of bullying? Empathy may allow…

by Miriam Devaprasana

An Ode to a City in Transition

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I AM WALKING down Jalan Gurdwara towards Hin Bus Depot—and though I have walked this route many times this…

by Miriam Devaprasana

Readings@Tanjong: Experiential Waves of Stories and Poetry

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READINGS@TANJONG was established in 2023 as a bimonthly reading event featuring literary works by Penang writers. Produced by Dabble Dabble Jer Collective (DDJ....

by Miriam Devaprasana

George Town Festival: Where Do We Go From Here?

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IN 2008, the inner city of George Town (along with Melaka) was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site based on its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) in cultu...

by Miriam Devaprasana

Ysabel Loh: Telling Stories About Penang

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LONDON-BORN AND Penang-raised Ysabel Loh, 24, is an award-winning Malaysian actress with a degree in English and Theatre Studies and an MA in Digital Media Prod...

by Miriam Devaprasana

Two Steps Back for Penang’s Theatre Scene

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SINCE 2011, the Performing Arts Centre of Penang (penangpac) has fostered shared spaces and built bridges between art practitioners, enthusiasts and members of...

by Miriam Devaprasana