Culture
Forget rubber and tin. The British actually got rich from the opium trade in Malaya.
If you grew up with Malaysian TV, chances are you’ve seen one of the many, many reruns of P Ramlee’s …
Articles by Badd
Current
Is a local public uni in Kelantan promoting an ubat kurus? We investigate
The other day, we were scrolling through Facebook when we chanced upon something that shook us to the very core. …
Current
6 ways Malaysians can pay less income tax for 2025
If you’ve clicked on this article, the good news is you may now be in a better place and earning …
History
In 1984, Sabah gave up Labuan to make it a Federal Territory. But why?
Quick! Try and think of three facts about Labuan other than it being a Federal Territory in East Malaysia. Most …
Culture
[INFOGRAPHIC] The story behind the Chinese Zodiac
Why are these 12 animals chosen for the Chinese zodiac? As legend goes, it has to do with a contest…
Infographics
[INFOGRAPHIC] Times when Malaysia actually felt ‘cool’
11 years ago, Kelantan’s temperature went lower than your aircond can. How did that happen?
History
[INFOGRAPHIC] How a British Resident’s assassination led to an all-out Perak war
We learned of J.W.W. Birch’s murder from our history books. But did you know it started a war in Perak …
History
[INFOGRAPHIC] Perak Man: Southeast Asia’s oldest and most complete human skeleton
You’ve seen Perak Man in our history books, but how much do you know of our best-preserved skeleton?
Current
[INFOGRAPHIC] The Murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu
10 years ago today, Najib’s former-bodyguards Sirul Azhar Umar and Azilah Hadri were charged for the murder of Altantuya Shaariibuu. …
Culture
[INFOGRAPHIC] The Highest Award in Malaysia: Grand Knight of Valor
Did you know that the highest award in Malaysia carries no titles like Dato, Tan Sri, or Tun? Click left …