Malaysian Star Premieres Play at Ohio Univ. Planning News Team Univ. The story takes place in Southeast Asia immediately after World War II when the Japanese occupied the British colonies of Malaya and Singapore. Maniam, a Fulbright Distinguished Artiste, will also visit the Athens and Zanesville campuses of Ohio University, performing and lecturing on the role of arts in national development, the shifting political climate in Southeast Asia and the implications of globalization and multicultural diversity.
All events are free and open to the public.