Culture
Tengku Mahmud: The story of the prince who survived a Japanese bombing
This article was originally written in October 2020 and updated in January 2022. For many, many years, Thailand’s southern region …
Articles by Kyle Iman
Culture
Jack the Ripper, the infamous serial killer, could have been a Malay cook
This article was originally published in March 2019. PS: If you’d like more stories like this, please subscribe to our HARI …
Culture
The sad fate of Penang’s pre-war Japanese prostitutes, the karayuki-san
Nowadays, Cintra Street in Penang is a popular tourist attraction with its charming guesthouses and old-school architecture. Known for its booming …
Current
The Penang gang war in 1867 that was started by… a thrown rambutan skin
When we think of Penang, we usually think of food, street art, history, bad driving, food, and, well, more food. …
History
Penang’s Silat Siku Dua Belas, Malaysia’s first Mixed Martial Art
In times of peace, Silat is mostly demonstrated as a performance art commonly seen at traditional Malay weddings, but it …
Culture
3 Iban folk stories kept alive thanks to Benedict Sandin, Sarawak’s greatest historian
Ok, quick question for all the non-East Malaysians: off the top of your head, how many traditional Iban folk tales …
History
Ibrahim Ismail, the triple agent who fooled the Japanese while under torture
We’re always suckers for a good WWII story, especially when it comes to espionage. Hands up if you’ve ever imagined …
Education
Malaya’s D-Day: The massive WW2 invasion of Malaya that almost happened
Anyone who’s studied WWII history or watched Saving Private Ryan will no doubt be familiar with Operation Overlord, where Allied …
Culture
The sad reason why Malaysia faces a shortage of mental health counsellors… again.
It’s no secret that recent developments have been begging for a boost in counsellor numbers in Malaysia: according to Health …
Current
Inside PDRM’s rank system: what each star and stripe on their uniforms mean
Thanks to the MCO, we’ve seen more and more of our police force out in the field, especially at roadblocks. …