Now in its eighth year, Penang's festival of the arts has come a long way.

Cultural exchange takes place through orchestra visits.

Penang's good ol' kopitiams take centre stage.

It is the story of Penang, told using glove puppets.

The Malaysia-China art blend is a harmonious affair.

The state is second home to a vibrant and active Borneoan community.

Music is freedom, and none more so than jazz.

Party like it’s 1899 With its Persian roots, Ghazal Party once captured hearts in Seberang Perai.

A tribute to Penang's music greats.

There is no place more apt for the sounds of ethereal music than Kuching's Rainforest World Music Festival.

Penang's youngest orchestra was formed by a passionate few.

Turning one’s passion into a career is a bold step few of us dare take.

The state's arts scene has grown organically into a colourful, vibrant landscape. Even so, could it also benefit from the establishment of an executive agency for arts and culture?

Events

The two cities are revitalising through the arts.

Passionate and motivated by the search for excellence, Yeoh Jun Lin takes delight in organising the Borneo Jazz Festival and Rainforest World Music Festival.

Country music is big in Borneo, as proven by the successful third edition of the Miri Country Music Festival.

Sports and recreational clubs abound in the state.

The Penang Island Jazz Festival was, as always, a spectacular affair.

Marco Ferrarese's new book, Banana Punk Rawk Trails, examines Malaysia's punk metal scene.

What do a punk rocker, puppeteer, bangsawan specialist and jazzhead have in common? They write.

A tribute to the late Yuen Chee Ling, who celebrated women through her art.

Tan Twan Eng writes about his experience participating in literary festivals – and their importance.