Law
Is the kakak clearing your kopitiam table working illegally? We investigate
If you’ve ever lepaked at your neighbourhood kopitiam or hawker centre, you’ve probably seen Indonesian kakaks clearing tables and taking …
Articles by Elil Rani
Industry Updates
Japanese haircare myBoostars brings “Hair Skinification” to Malaysia
Japanese haircare brand, myBoostars has officially made its debut in Malaysia, bringing a fresh approach to haircare through the growing …
Current
Eh, how come there’s so many AI pictures of Anwar Ibrahim on FB?
It’s actually kinda diabolical how much AI-generated content is floating around social media these days, so much so trying to …
Current
Are Malaysian news outlets pro-China? We analysed 300+ articles to find the truth
So… how much do you guys know about the South China Sea? Welp, before any smarty pants here jumps in …
Current
Gomen says inflation is low. So how come everything is so expensive?!
Just the other weekend, this writer joined some friends for roti canai. But one look at the menu, and she …
Current
Why do kampung residents in Selangor keep getting kicked out of their homes?
If you grew up in a Malaysian city sometime between the 1980s and the early 2010s, you’ve probably seen your …
Crime
Here’s how Malaysian companies are destroying rainforests abroad
Recently, an environmental bombshell dropped on our doorstep, or rather, on Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s rainforests. Environmental groups Rimbawatch, Bruno …
Culture
Estate workers can be evicted tomorrow and there’s nothing they can do about it
As a true anak Malaysia, chances are you’ve grumbled about housing at some point. Rent is ridiculous, buying feels impossible …
Current
Malaysians love to complain our subsidies are biased. We checked the data
The other day, this writer mentioned wanting to apply for a government grant. Out of nowhere, the writer’s uncle goes, …
Current
Just what the heck started the fight between Thailand and Cambodia?
Most of you are likely aware by now of the fight between Thailand and Cambodia at the border. On the …