Ooi Eow Jin: A Humble Virtuoso in Malaysia’s Music History
By Paul Augustin
March 2025 FEATURE
“Mr. Ooi is one of a handful of non-Malays involved in a predominantly Malay business: ‘Playing Malay music and appreciating it is something that has grown on me over the years. I can sit down and play any sort of traditional Malay tune on the spur of the moment. I have them all categorised in my mind.’” “Keep Evolving” Malay Mail, 5 November 1982"ONE DAY, out of the blue, my father bought a piano and forced me to learn it.” And...
Paul Augustin
is the director of Penang House of Music, and founder and festival director of the Penang Island Jazz Festival.
