Multi-award winning architect’s works are steeped in conservation

THE tidal bore observatory at Taman Panorama Benak in Sri Aman, situated next to the century old Fort Alice, has won Sarawak architecture a prestigious honour.

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Master of a precious legacy Lion-head maker does not want the younger generation lose touch with culture

MASTER Siow Ho Phiew produces about 500 lion heads for sale locally and overseas every year.

Lion head maker prides himself as a master in a Chinese tradition

JOHOR BARU: Master Siow Ho Phiew produces about 500 lion heads for sale locally and overseas every year.

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Faces of art on the wall

INTERNATIONAL artist Ernest Zacharevic is on course to complete his street art project Mirrors George Town for the George Town Festival 2012 after putting his finishing touches on his third mural.

Many exciting activities at Santubong Nature Festival

KUCHING: The next lead-up activity to Santubong Nature Festival is this month and it is open to the general public.

Artistes go to ground to save a piece of history

EIGHTEEN artistes left the glitzy stage to perform at the old lanes and buildings in Jalan Sultan on Malaysia Day to advocate heritage conservation.

Mural project gives Jalan Sultan colourful facelift

KUALA LUMPUR: It used to be a sad, dilapidated wall along the Jalan Sultan stretch here. This was unacceptable to a group of 60 artists and well-wishers.

Multimillion-ringgit idleness

SIBU: A number of multimillion-ringgit recreational facilities here are underutilised.