We sat down with Bali-based comedian Annie Yang ahead of her special, 'Whore 101,' this weekend in Jakarta. We chat about her cringiest moments to the downsides (and upsides!) of being a woman in the industry to what can be done to improve Indonesia's comedy scene.
The recent months have seen a flurry of activity from Malaysian authorities, who have been busy clamping down on perceived attacks on conservative values as the country gears up for what could be its most divisive national polls that are expected to be called soon. Earlier this year, The Walt Disney Company withdrew two of its summer blockbuster films –.
PETALING JAYA: Merdekarya, a popular live music venue here known for open mic nights, has come out in support of the Crackhouse Comedy Club in Kuala Lumpur's suburb of Taman Tun Dr Ismail, saying its suspension by the authorities is wrong.
July 21, 2021
Rizal Van Geyzel temporarily transformed his comedy club in Kuala Lumpur’s upmarket Taman Tun Dr Ismail suburb into a pizzeria amid the pandemic.
Farhan Iqbal
Running a restaurant is never easy, but in Malaysia, where eating out is practically a national pastime, successful establishments have long thrived by virtue of their reputation and seen little reason to innovate.
Then came March 2020 and the country s first partial coronavirus lockdown, sending chefs and restaurant owners scrambling for ways to stay afloat - seeking aid from the government, rental relief from landlords and urgently looking to pivot towards food-delivery apps.
Others saw opportunity amid the crisis, however, with new entrepreneurs entering the food and beverage space looking to leverage their knowledge of the digital world and knack for innovation.