Teioh Nuan Ning

is an undergraduate student of literature and art history who writes about people and culture. In her free time, she enjoys music and theatre.

4 posts

Stories on the Street: GTLF 2024

5 min read

GTLF 2024’s programme were tightly packed into three full days. There were panel discussions, interviews, exhibitions, book readings, movie screenings and more, all spread across a whopping 10 different locations in the heart of George Town.

by Teioh Nuan Ning

Marking the End of Life: Rituals Across Malaysia

10 min read

Death may arrive suddenly, but it is never endured in isolation. What follows depends on your race, religion and family background.

by Sheryl Teoh & Teioh Nuan Ning

Nibong Tebal: A Heritage Haven on Penang’s Mainland

12 min read

To the Chinese community, Nibong Tebal is known as 高渊, or ko-ean in the local Teochew dialect, which is both a transliteration of the Kerian River that runs through the town and a reference to the said river’s deep currents.

by Teioh Nuan Ning

An Aging Artist: Teoh Shaw Gie’s Midlife

6 min read

In his solo exhibition, Archaeology of Midlife, which was hosted at O Sculpture Studio from 21 June to 27 July 2025, Teoh Shaw Gie explored the pains and insecurities of his midlife with a beer-bellied sense of self-deprecating humour.

by Teioh Nuan Ning