Culture
The lesser-known drama following Singapore and Malaysia’s breakup
[Malaysia-Singapore Relations: Crisis of Adjustment, 1965-68 was referenced for the writing of this article.] Malaysia and Singapore have a long …
Articles by Wu Zhen Tan
Culture
Happy Birthday Pak Lah! 5 things you didn’t know Abdullah Badawi did as Prime Minister
(This article was originally written in 2016. Untuk membaca terjemahan dalam BM, klik sini.) We interrupt your regularly scheduled day …
Current
This guy was guilty of buying votes, but still became MP and FELDA president. Who is he?
[This article was originally written in Aug 2017, and had been updated to reflect recent changes.] [The original article was …
Business
What if Malaysia had long weekends every WEEK? The effect may surprise you
(This article was originally published in Sept 2018.) On top of national celebrations like Hari Merdeka (August 31st) and Malaysia Day …
Current
Here’s how poor Rohingya refugees in Malaysia are being forced to donate to terrorism
Just recently, the Malaysian authorities have reportedly arrested a Rohingya, Mohamad Husin Jamal, who, is believed to have links to ISIS, was reportedly involved in the Hindu …
Current
Wait. America might be refunding confiscated 1MDB funds back to Malaysian rakyat!?
This article was originally written in Dec 2017, but has been updated to reflect recent developments First brought to light …
Culture
4 amazing things you might not have known about our First Lady: Tun Dr Siti Hasmah
[This article was originally published on 5 Feb 2018. The article was translated from BM on Soscili.] Who would have thought …
Culture
BR1M vs gomen subsidies: which is actually better for Malaysians? We take a look.
Aside from 1MDB, BR1M is probably the other most famous four lettered abbreviation in Malaysia. BR1M, less famously known by …
Current
A flashlight that makes you vomit?! 5 weird weapons Malaysian prisons could consider using?
If you haven’t heard, Malaysia hosted the 16th Defence Service Asia (DSA) exhibition at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), …
Culture
China is making it easier for Malaysian Chinese to stay over. But why would they do that?
With a population of about 1.4 billion people, China has the largest population in the world. But back in January …