Nation building powered by stories
Ninot Aziz shares why the Hikayat and historical literature should have a place in every Malaysian classroom.
Wed Sep 15 2021
'Sherlock Holmes' returns in Storytel audiobooks
"Holmes", the hero of the fictional detective stories created by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887, has mass following across the world.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Dave Grohl is releasing his memoir to tell you all about his life and his musical career
Dave Grohl has been busy writing his first autobiography, which will be released on October 5.
Thu Apr 08 2021
10 years of Instagram in 10 figures
The social media platform has changed the way we've shared photos over the years by integrating stories and a video platform.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Gen Z and the social video trend
Shorter video formats paired with authentic storytelling can be a powerful combination to empower brands to capture the attention of consumers who are multi-tasking across medium.
Sun Aug 11 2019
Eddie Woo: Teach It Like A Story, Maths Is Then Easy
Award-winning teacher Eddie Woo wants to help students and teachers find joy in the subject through an innovative, personal yet simple way of explaining mathematics.
Fri Jan 25 2019
Ceritalah ASEAN - A storyteller's tribute to Naipaul
He sat alongside his interview subjects with his notebook open, asking questions, probing slowly but steadily, exploring, in minute detail, the personal and intimate.
Fri Aug 31 2018
Breaking Out The Bamboo Curtain
Adam Najberg who heads Alibaba's digital media arm, Alizila shares how posting people stories that create hooks became the vital ingredient that propelled the group beyond Chinas shores.
Wed Dec 20 2017
A writer's writer: The life and times of Rehman Rashid
He was more than just a journalist. Rehman was a storyteller.
Mon Jun 05 2017
How women's voices are shifting Playboy from topless to thoughtful
Playboy's first non-nude issue marks a risky gamble for an American publishing empire overrun by the boundless sex and storytelling offered freely on the Web.
Sat Feb 06 2016
Switch Off 2014: What's exactly the deal?
Despite the judicious demands, Switch Off 2014 seems to be heading in the total opposite direction. What does that speak for the public? The campaign becomes a very closed-off, niche battle.
Sat Oct 25 2014
How to hit the bullseye in filmmaking
Researching and knowing your story is crucial -- a story structure can be then broken down if a director prefers non-linear storytelling, said filmmakers.
Wed Oct 15 2014
How You Tell Your Story, Matters
"Sometimes reality is too complex. Stories give it form." -- Jean Luc Godard
Mon Aug 18 2014
Alicia Keys launches storytelling app for kids
Grammy award winner says the app is loosely based on her relationship with her grandmother.
Thu Oct 25 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024